Dr. Tom Pike

Professor

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Biography

Tom Pike is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London, focusing on the development of microinstruments for space and terrestrial applications. His research includes the development of silicon microseismometers for Mars and elsewhere in the solar system, with a particular emphasis on sensors operating on the Martian surface as part of NASA's InSight mission. He is involved in analyzing seismic data returned from InSight and developing gravity sensing technologies for Earth, along with preparing seismic missions for the Moon, including the Apollo Farside Seismic Suite. Professor Pike is open to supervising PhD students related to his research interests and has currently funded PhD studentships available for UK/EU applicants.

Research Interests

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.