Dr. Susan Burrows

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Burrows graduated from the University of Leeds in 1988 with a degree in Textile Chemistry and obtained her PhD in Materials Physics from the University of Warwick in 1995. She is currently an Assistant Professor with a focus on teaching at the Institute of Physics at the University of Warwick, where she also serves as a Deputy Senior Tutor. Her recent research interests include glass ceramics and sol-gel thermography. She has experience working with the diamond group at Warwick, utilizing high pressure and high temperature presses for diamond diffusion studies. Furthermore, she has conducted research in the Ultrasonics group, focusing on high temperature piezoelectric sensors and laser-EMAT systems. In her teaching role, Susan manages teaching labs and supports various modules including PX151, PX152, PX271, PX283, PX428, and PX442. She is involved in delivering the Communicating Science module (PX376) and employs her interest in music when lecturing on science, particularly in acoustic instruments. As a Juno/Athena SWAN lead, she advocates for equality and diversity in her department, which currently holds a Juno Champion award from the Institute of Physics and an Athena SWAN Silver award.

Research Interests

Courses

PX151 PX152 PX271 PX283 PX428 PX442 PX376

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.