Dr. Suman Chowdhury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Suman Chowdhury earned a doctorate in Geophysics at the University of Oxford and has a diverse expertise in earth and space sciences. He has extensive field experience, particularly in geophysical surveys related to the Chicxulub asteroid impact crater. His career has taken him across the globe, including working in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America, and he has served on the British Antarctic Place Names Committee. Chowdhury is a Fellow of the Geological Society and the Royal Astronomical Society, and is also a member of the International Astronomical Union and the Institute of Directors. His research interests include the geophysical applications of archaeology, earth and planetary sciences, catastrophic planetary processes and hazards, natural resource exploration, and energy transition. He is also focused on science communication and the use of technology in andragogy.

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.