Dr. Stephen Cowley

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Cowley is a professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on asymptotic descriptions of high-Reynolds-number fluid flows, specifically the flow of fluids around aircraft wings, turbine blades, and larger blood vessels. He has contributed to understanding separation and stall conditions, growth instabilities leading to turbulence, and the validity of high-Reynolds-number approximations. He has a strong teaching background, having taught various courses related to Mathematical Natural Sciences, including vector calculus and computational methods in fluid dynamics. Cowley has held numerous positions including Bye-Fellow and Director of Studies at Emmanuel College, and has been involved in governance at the university level through roles on various committees. Stephen's qualifications include a BA and MA in Mathematics and a PhD from the University of Cambridge.

Research Interests

Experience

Bye-Fellow Director of Studies

2011-10-11 — Present

Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Retired member Faculty of Mathematics

2023-10-23 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

1990-10-01 — 2023-09-30

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Fellow Director of Studies

1990-10-01 — 1998-09-30

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Lecturer

1985-10-01 — 1990-09-30

Imperial College London • London, UK

Lecturer

1983-10-01 — 1985-09-30

University College London • London, UK

Research Fellow

1982-10-01 — 1983-09-30

Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Research Fellow & Fulbright Scholar

1981-10-01 — 1982-09-30

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL, USA

Research Fellow

1981-01-01 — 1981-09-30

Selwyn College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

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.