Dr. Thomas Thomson

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Biography

Thomas Thomson is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Manchester and heads the Nano Engineering Storage Technologies Research Group. With significant experience in the data storage industry, he worked at IBM Almaden Research Center and Hitachi San Jose Research Center in Silicon Valley for seven years. He currently chairs the Institute of Physics Magnetism Group and has served as the chief editor of the IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. His research interests focus on the development of novel perpendicular anisotropy and nanostructured exchange spring thin films for data storage, as well as exploring the applications of spintronics. He has a particular interest in the interplay between hybrid magnetic films and their individual layers, investigating various magnetic interactions that allow for advancements in spintronic devices. Additionally, he works on understanding magnetism in graphene for potential spintronic applications, with a commitment to advancing research contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Lead research in the Nano Engineering Storage Technologies Group and contribute to various interdisciplinary projects.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
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Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.