Cardiff University Mathematicians highlighted in special feature by the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences
19 February 2025
Mathematicians from Cardiff University have been prominently featured in the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences' campaign, 'Maths Can Take You Anywhere'.
The initiative showcases 23 mathematical professionals from across the UK, spotlighting their diverse and fascinating career paths. Four experts from Cardiff University’s School of Mathematics - Dr Katerina Kaouri, Dr Kirstin Strokorb, Dr Simon Wood and Dr Thomas Woolley - are among those celebrated for their contributions to the field.
Reaching hundreds of schools across the UK, this campaign aims to 'provide relatable role models, challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes, demonstrate the value and importance of mathematical sciences to society, inspire the next generation of mathematical scientists and champion excellence and celebrate diversity.'
Dr Katerina Kaouri works on data-driven modelling for a variety of global challenges, in collaboration with other disciplines and industry. She currently focuses on mitigating epidemics, improving In Vitro Fertilisation and understanding embryogenesis. Katerina is also a science communicator and a Knowledge Exchange expert.
Dr Kirstin Strokorb’s research delves into extreme value theory, a branch of probability and statistics to provide theoretically sound procedures for extrapolation beyond the range of data.
Dr Simon Wood investigates symmetries in quantum physics, particularly those involving scale invariance. His research explores the mathematical properties and consequences of these symmetries, which are foundational to many areas of physics and are also mathematically intriguing in their own right.
Dr Thomas Woolley, a mathematical biologist, is driven by a passion for helping other scientists better understand complex biological systems. His research includes studying the mathematical patterns behind spots on fish and stripes on zebras. Currently, he is investigating mathematical models of stem cell movement.
Discover more about our mathematicians in the 'Maths Can Take You Anywhere' campaign.