Dr. Steve Boyd

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steve Boyd is a neutrino physicist with over a decade of experience in accelerator-based neutrino experiments. His research focuses on the phenomenon of neutrino oscillations, which investigates the imbalance of matter and antimatter in the universe. Currently, he is involved in the T2K experiment at the JPARC neutrino facility in Japan. This experiment is designed to generate a neutrino beam that travels 250 km to the Super-Kamiokande detector, aiming to make precise measurements of neutrino flavor oscillations. Boyd is also working on the next-generation Hyper-Kamiokande experiment, approved for construction in 2022, which will employ a high-power neutrino beam and a far detector that is eight times the volume of Super-Kamiokande. In addition to his research, Steve is passionate about teaching particle physics, offering several courses at the University of Warwick including an introductory course on particle physics and an advanced course on the Standard Model. He also organizes and presents at the Warwick Week summer school for aspiring particle physicists.

Research Interests

Courses

PX147 - An Introduction to Particle Physics PX395 - The Standard Model PX435 - Neutrino Physics PX263 - Electromagnetic Theory PX434 - Standard Model PX110 - Laboratory

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.