I'm a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Epidemiology under the supervision of Prof. Robin Thompson at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford.
I am also a Stipendiary Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford.
My current research interrogates where non-spatial epidemic models are sufficient to predict a major disease outbreak, and where spatial effects are dominant.
Prior to my current project, I completed my DPhil (PhD) under the supervision of Prof. Philip Maini and Prof. Ruth Baker, where I constructed mathematical models of single and collective cell migration.
I enjoy working on many problems in mathematical biology, using a broad range of techniques from across applied mathematics, including agent-based models, partial differential equations, applied graph theory, optimal control, and solid mechanics.
I'm always keen to talk about maths and looking for new collaborations — please reach out!
Teaching multiple undergraduate courses and conducting admissions interviews for prospective students.
Supervised a group of four postgraduate students on a ten-week research project for the MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford.
Supervising two undergraduate students through the UNIQ+ programme. The seven-week summer placement offers talented students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds a day-to-day experience of postgraduate research at the University of Oxford.
Presented a poster entitled “An energy-based mathematical model of actin-driven protrusions in eukaryotic chemotaxis” at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, receiving the poster prize.
Delivered a contributed talk entitled “An energy-based mathematical model of actin-based protrusions in eukaryotic chemotaxis”.
Delivered a contributed talk entitled “An energy-based mathematical model of actin-based protrusions in eukaryotic chemotaxis” at the joint BMC–BAMC meeting.
Delivered an invited talk alongside Prof. Philip Maini in the Swansea University mathematics department entitled “Follow the leader: collective cell migration in the cranial neural crest”.
Delivered a contributed talk entitled “Mathematical modeling predicts novel mechanisms of stream confinement from Trail/Colec12/Dan in the collective migration of cranial neural crest cells”.
Presented a poster entitled “Follow the leader: collective cell migration in the cranial neural crest”, receiving a prize of honourable mention.
Running mock tutorials for prospective undergraduates, familiarising them with the Oxford system and teaching style.
Leading classes for prospective undergraduates, working through selected problems with a focus on problem-solving techniques and logical reasoning.