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Professor Dr. Ulrich Sperhake

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Biography

Ulrich Sperhake is a lecturer at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, where he specializes in General Relativity and is a member of the Numerical Relativity research group. He has extensive research experience, having worked as a Ramon y Cajal Researcher at the Institute of Space Sciences in Barcelona, and has held postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, the University of Jena, and Penn State University. His research interests include Numerical Relativity, sources of Gravitational Waves, Black Holes, and High-Energy Collisions involving Black Holes. Dr. Sperhake has published numerous significant papers in leading physics journals, contributing to the understanding of black hole dynamics, gravitational wave signatures, and the behavior of black holes during collisions. His work has impacted the field profoundly, helping to advance the science of gravitational wave astronomy and enhance our understanding of the universe through the study of black holes.

Research Interests

Numerical Relativity Black Holes Gravitational Waves High-Energy Collisions

Experience

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — Present

DAMTP, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Lecturer in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics focusing on General Relativity and Numerical Relativity.

Ramon y Cajal Researcher

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Institute of Space Sciences, CSIC-IEEC • Barcelona, Spain

Conducted research on gravitational waves and black holes.

Senior Postdoc

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA, USA

Worked on theoretical models in physics and astronomy.

Postdoc

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Jena • Jena, Germany

Conducted research in the domain of theoretical physics.

Postdoc

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Penn State University • University Park, PA, USA

Focused on gravitational wave physics.

Postdoc

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki • Thessaloniki, Greece

Engaged in research activities in the physics department.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110

Prerequisites

UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset

Application Checklist

  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)

Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.