Dr. Stephen Haben

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Haben is a Visiting Professor and Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on probabilistic load forecasting methods, particularly for electricity demand in low voltage contexts. He has expertise in optimization methods including control for storage devices, unsupervised discrimination through finite mixture models and k-means clustering, as well as time series analysis and data assimilation. Haben has contributed to the field of linear algebra and forecasting measures, particularly in relation to smart grids and data analytics. His work includes significant books and projects, notably the 'Core Concepts Methods Load Forecasting' and participation in the New Thames Valley Vision project from 2011 to 2017. Through his research, he aims to advance methodologies that improve predictive capabilities in electricity distribution networks.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.