Dr. Stephan Hofmann

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Hofmann’s research explores novel materials and metrology device architectures, with a particular focus on nanomaterials, including graphene, carbon nanotubes, and semiconductor nanowires. His work utilizes in-situ metrology to probe the fundamental mechanisms that govern the growth and functionality of materials at nanometer dimensions, which leads to extraordinary properties that can be controlled and exploited. This research has a transformative impact across a wide range of applications, including information and communication technologies, energy generation, conversion, storage, and environmental biotechnology. Dr. Hofmann aims to unlock the vast technological potential that stems from unprecedented understanding of material design and functionality at the smallest size scales. He is leading a number of large research projects funded by organizations such as the European Research Council and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and he has established close industrial links within a large network of international collaborations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.