Team Leaders

Team leaders manage the research of OCCAM projects and act as supervisors for Students and Postdocs. In addition to OCCAM-based faculty, the following are team leaders:

Dr Ruth Baker

RCUK Academic Fellow in Mathematical Biology

Centre for Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Institute

baker [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 28389

Team leader on the Computational Electrochemistry [MSE3] project.

Prof. Paul C Bressloff

Professor of Mathematics, University of Utah

Visiting Professor, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford

bressloff [-at-] math [dot] utah [dot] edu

Team leader on the Mathematical models of spatially coherent brain states project [BB8] and the Mathematical modelling of mRNA transport and its role in learning and memory project [BB10].

Prof. Kevin Burrage

Professor of Computational Systems Biology

Computational Biology Group, Department of Computer Science

kevin [dot] burrage [-at-] cs [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

Team leader on the Multiscale Modelling and Simulation for the Life Sciences project [BB3] and the Robust and efficient modelling, simulation and validation techniques for space fractional models project [M16].

Prof. Jon Chapman

Research Coordinator at OCCAM

Director of OCIAM

Statutory Professor of Mathematics and its Applications

jon [dot] chapman [-at-] maths [dot] oc [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0)1865 270507

Team leader on the Mathematical Model of Coronary Blood Flow project [BB6], the Mathmatical Modelling of Ion Channels project [BB7], the Asymptotic Homogenisation via Multiple Scales project [M5], the Stochastic modelling of reaction-diffusion processes project [M11] and the Discrete and Continuum Dislocation Modelling project [MSE1].

Min Chen

Prof. Min Chen

Professor of Scientific Visualization

Oxford e-Research Centre,
Oxford University

Min [dot] Chen [-at-] oerc [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 610633

Team leader on the Visualization for Applied Mathematics project [M3] .

 

Dr Paul Dellar

University Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

dellar [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615132

Team leader on the Lattice Boltzmann methods for multiphase flow in porous media with applications to CO2 sequestration project [REE1], the Local adaptive timestepping for multiphase flow in porous media project [REE8] and the Two-fluid modelling of large-scale rotation and internal transport barriers in tokamaks project [REE7].

Dr Chris Farmer 

OCCAM Research Fellow

farmer [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615140

Team leader on the Stochastic Differential Equations for Oilfield History Matching project [REE4], the Modelling and Predicting Climate project [REE10], and the Stochastic Closures for Weather and Climate Modelling project [REE14].

Prof. Andrew Fowler

Stokes Professor, University of Limerick

OCIAM, University of Oxford

andrew [dot] fowler [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+353 (0) 61 234642

Team leader on the Desert landforms and coastal geomorphology project [REE3].

Dr Eamonn Gaffney

University Lecturer in Mathematical Biology

Centre for Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Institute

eamonn [dot] gaffney [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 283876 

Team leader on the Tear Film Dynamics project [BB2], the Mathematical Models of Retinitis Pigmentosa project [BB19], The role of hyperactivated motility and fluid mechanics in human fertility project [BB4] and the A new mechanism of Motility: the role of the bleb project [BB23].

Prof. David Gavaghan

Professor of Computational Biology

Outreach and Collaboration Coordinator of OCCAM

Leader of the Computational Biology Group

Director of the Doctoral Training Centre in Department of Computer Science

david [dot] gavaghan [-at-] cs [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk


Team leader on the Multiscale Modelling and Simulation for the Life Sciences project [BB3], the Numerical Solution of Coupled Multiphysics Problems project [M1], the Computational Electrochemistry project [MSE3], the A framework for hybrid discrete/continuous multiscale modelling of biological tissues project [BB16] and the Continuum and multiscale modelling of vascular tumour growth project [BB24].

Dr Kathryn Gillow

Departmental Lecturer

Course Organiser for MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing

NA Group, Mathematical Institute

kathryn [dot] gillow [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615322 

Team leader on the Computational electrochemistry project [MSE3] and the Numerical solution of coupled multiphysics problems project [M1].

Vicente Grau

Dr Vicente Grau

Engineering Academic Link, OeRC

vicente [dot] grau [-at-] oerc [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 610684

Team leader on the Robust and efficient modelling, simulation and validation techniques for space fractional models project [M16].

Dr Ian Griffiths 

OCCAM Research Fellow

ian [dot] griffiths [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615139

Team leader on the Mathematical Modelling of Membrane Filtration of Water project [REE11], the Mathematical modelling of water purification project [REE12] and the Mathematical modelling of erosion and corrosion in water-cooled systems project [REE13].

Monika Gullerova

Dr Monika Gullerova

The Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division

monika [dot] gullerova [-at-] path [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 275568

Team leader on the Gene transcription: investigation of interactions between DNA, cohesin complex and mRNA polymerase project [BB11].

Dr Ben Hambly

University Lecturer in Mathematical Finance

OCIAM

hambly [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 616617

Team leader on the Stochastic Differential Equations for Oilfield History Matching project [REE4].

Dr Peter Howell

Faculty Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

OCIAM

peter [dot] howell [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 280607

Team leader on the Modelling ionic-surfactant-driven flows project [MSE2], and the Defects in liquid crystals-mathematical and experimental studies project [MSE8].

Prof. Sam Howison

Chairman of the Mathematical Institute

 Professor of Applied Mathematics

OCIAM

sam [dot] howison [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 270500

Team leader on the New mathematical models of spalsh dynamics in water entry project [MSE6].

Dr David Kay

University Lecturer in Computational Biology

Computational Biology Group, Department of Computer Science

dkay [-at-] cs [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0)1865 610814

Team leader on the Multiscale Modelling and Simulation for the Life Sciences project [BB3], and the Robust and efficient modelling, simulation and validation techniques for space fractional models project [M16].

Prof. Philip Maini

Director, Centre for Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Institute

 Statutory Professor of Mathematical Biology

maini [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 280497

Team leader on the Continuum and multiscale modelling of vascular tumour growth project [BB24].

Dr Apala Majumdar

OCCAM Research Fellow

majumdar [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615133

Team leader on the Multiscale Modelling in Liquid Crystal Science project [M9] and the Defects in liquid crystals-mathematical and experimental Studies project [MSE8].

Dr Irene Moroz

CUF Lecturer in Applied Mathematics 

OCIAM

irene [dot] moroz [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 270514

Team leader on the Stochastic Differential Equations for Oilfield History Matching project [REE4] and the Uncertainty Analysis of Regional and Global Climate Forecasts project [REE5].

Dr. Andreas Münch

Reader in Applied Mathematics
OCIAM, Mathematical Institute

Acting Deputy Director of OCIAM

andreas [dot] muench [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 270517

Team leader on the Interface dynamics for two-layer liquid films in the context of organic solar cells project [MSE5] and the Current generation in photovoltaic cells project [REE6].

Prof. John Ockendon, F.R.S.

Emeritus Professor

ock [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 270513

Team leader on the Discrete and Continuum Dislocation Modelling project [MSE1], the Lattice Boltzmann project [REE1] the Two-Layer Liquid Films project [MSE5], the New mathematical models of splash dynamics in water entry project [MSE6], the Current Generation in Photovoltaic Cells project [REE6], and the Solar Energy: Organic Photovoltaics project [REE9].

Dr. Jim Oliver

University Lecturer in Applied Mathematics 

OCIAM

james [dot] oliver [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 283887

Team leader on the Mathematical modelling of self-propelled cell motion on biomaterial surfaces project [BB5], and the New mathematical models of spalsh dynamics in water entry project [MSE6].

Dr Stephen Peppin 

OCCAM Research Fellow

peppin [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615135

Team leader on the Mathematical modelling of drying colloidal suspensions project [MSE4], the Defects in liquid crystals-mathematical and experimental Studies project [MSE8], and the Phase-field modelling of freezing colloids project [REE15].
Blanca Rodriguez

Dr Blanca Rodriguez

Career Development Fellow, Department of Computer Science

blanca [dot] rodriguez [-at-] cs [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 610806

Team leader on the Robust and efficient modelling, simulation and validation techniques for space fractional models project [M16].

Dr Tiina Roose

Royal Society University Research Fellow

Reader in Bioengineering, School of Engineering Sciences, University of Southampton

roose [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk 

Team leader on the Mathematical modelling of plant/crop growth in stressed environments project [BB1], and the Lymphaniogenesis and vasculogenesis: the interplay between biophysical and biochemical stimuli in network development project [BB22].

Dr. Rebecca Shipley

Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, UCL

rebecca [dot] shipley [-at-] ucl [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 20 3108 4074

Team leader on the Developing a novel mathematical model of coronary blood flow in the heart project [BB6].

Prof. Nic Smith

Head of Biomedical Engineering, King's College, University of London

nicolas [dot] smith [-at-] kcl [dot] ac [dot] uk

 

Team leader on the Developing a novel mathematical model of coronary blood flow in the heart project [BB6].

Prof. Anne Trefethen

Director of the Oxford e-Research Centre

anne [dot] trefethen [-at-] oerc [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 610606

Team leader on the Uncertainty analysis of regional and global climate forecasts project [REE5] .

Prof. Nick Trefethen, F.R.S. 

President of SIAM (2011-2012)

 Head of Numerical Analysis Group

 Statutory Professor of Numerical Analysis

trefethen [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615317

Team leader on the Adaptive Spectral Methods in 1D and 2D project [M4].


Dr Sarah Waters

University Lecturer in Mathematics

Tutorial Fellow of St Anne's and Reader in Applied Mathematics

OCIAM and CMB

waters [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 280141

Team leader on the Mathematical modelling of self-propelled cell motion on biomaterial surfaces project [BB5], the Brain Mechanics, Cortex Folding, and Pattern Formation in Growing Tissues project [BB17], The Mechanics of Growth and Muscle Contraction in Tissues and Organs project  [BB21], and the Lymphaniogenesis and vasculogenesis: the interplay between biophysical and biochemical stimuli in network development project [BB22].

Dr Andy Wathen

Reader in Numerical Analysis

Numerical Analysis Group

wathen [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615309

Team leader on the Design Optimization project [M2], the Solvers for petroleum Reservoir Simulation project [REE2], the Numerical Linear Algebra of Approximation involving Radial Basis Functions project [M7], the Preconditioning in surface computing project [M14], and the Preconditioning non-symmetric systems for High Performance Computing [M15].

Prof. Holger Wendland

Professor of Real Analysis

Mathematisches Institut, Universität Bayreuth

Holger [dot] Wendland [-at-] uni-bayreuth [dot] de

Team leader on the Multiscale methods based on unstructured data project [M8].

Dr Jonathan Whiteley

University Lecturer in Computational Biology

Governing Body Fellow, Linacre College

Computational Biology Group, Department of Computer Science

jonathan [dot] whiteley [-at-] cs [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 273858

Team leader on the Mathematical Modelling of Self-Propelled Cell Motion on Biomaterial Surfaces project [BB5], the Numerical Solution of Coupled Multiphysics Problems project [M1], and the Lymphaniogenesis and vasculogenesis: the interplay between biophysical and biochemical stimuli in network development project [BB22].