Dr. Tim Runcorn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tim Runcorn is a Royal Academy Engineering Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at Imperial College London. His research focuses on the development of new optical fiber technology, free-space optical communications, and advanced biomedical imaging techniques, including super-resolution multiphoton microscopy. Tim has received his PhD, MRes, and MSci degrees from Imperial College London. Additionally, he has industry experience with NKT Photonics and was funded through the EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Secondment. He has substantial experience in commercializing research and has utilized UKRI Impact Acceleration Account funding to facilitate this. Tim collaborates closely with the photonics industry to generate impactful research outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Royal Academy Engineering Research Fellow in the Department of Physics focusing on optical research.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.