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 and the new mechanism of motility: the role of the bleb project [BB23].

Prof. Paul Bressloff

Professor of Mathematics, University of Utah

Visiting Professor, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford

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

External team leader as well as team leader for the completed mathematical modelling of mRNA transport and its role in learning and memory [BB10], the wave phenomena in neural field models of visual cortex and the role of short term plasticity [BB14], and the mathematical models of spatially coherent brain states [BB8] projects.

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], and the stochastic modelling of reaction-diffusion processes project [M11], as well as team leader for the completed mathematical modelling of ion channels [BB7], asymptotic homogenisation via multiple scales [M5], and discrete and continuum dislocation modelling [MSE1] projects.

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 two-fluid modelling of large-scale rotation and internal transport barriers in tokamaks project [REE7], as well as team leader on the completed lattice Boltzmann methods for multiphase flow in porous media with applications to CO2 sequestration [REE1] and local adaptive timestepping for multiphase flow in porous media [REE8projects.

Dr Chris Farmer

OCCAM Research Fellow

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

+44 (0) 1865 615140

Team leader on the modelling and predicting climate project [REE10], the stochastic closures for weather and climate modelling project [REE14], and the Bayesian inverse problems and seismic inversion project [M17], as well as team leader on the completed stochastic differential equations for oilfield history matching project [REE4],

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 completed 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 mathematical models of retinitis pigmentosa project [BB19] and the new mechanism of motility: the role of the bleb project [BB23], as well as team leader on the completed tear film dynamics [BB2] and the role of hyperactivated motility and fluid mechanics in human fertility [BB4projects.

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 computational electrochemistry project [MSE3], and the continuum and multiscale modelling of vascular tumour growth project [BB24], as well as team leader on the completed numerical solution of coupled multiphysics problems [M1] and the framework for hybrid discrete/continuous multiscale modelling of biological tissues [BB16] projects.

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 multiscale methods based on unstructured date project [M8], as well as team leader on the completed 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 both parts of REE11: the mathematical modelling of membrane filtration of water project [REE11-1] and the water purification by magnetic separation project [REE11-2], and the mathematical modelling of water purification project [REE12], as well as team leader on the completed 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 global and functional analyses of 3’ untranslated regions in fission yeast 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 completed 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 defects in liquid crystals - mathematical and experimental studies project [MSE8], the mathematical modelling of surfactant-reduced engine wear project [MSE13], and the bistable liquid crystal displays: modelling, simulation and applications project [MSE11], as well as team leader on the completed modelling ionic-surfactant-driven flows project [MSE2].

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 splash 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

Reader in Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath

a [dot] majumdar [-at-] bath [dot] ac [dot] uk

 

External supervisor on the defects in liquid crystals - mathematical and experimental studies project [MSE8], and the bistable liquid crystal displays: modelling, simulation and applications project [MSE11], as well as team leader on the completed multiscale modelling in liquid crystal science project [M9]. 

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 Bayesian inverse problems and seismic inversion project [M17], as well as team leader on the completed stochastic differential equations for oilfield history matching [REE4] and uncertainty analysis of regional and global climate forecasts [REE5] projects.

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 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], as well as team leader on the completed discrete and continuum dislocation modelling [MSE1] and lattice Boltzmann [REE1] projects.

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 new mathematical models of spalsh dynamics in water entry project [MSE6], the new mechanism of motility: the role of the bleb project [BB23], and the modelling the contact line dynamics of an evaporating drop project [MSE12], as well as team leader on the completed the mathematical modelling of self-propelled cell motion on biomaterial surfaces project [BB5], 

Prof. Colin Please

Professor of Applied Mathematics

University Lecturer in Industrial and Interdisciplinary Mathematics

Colin [dot] Please [-at-] maths [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

+44 (0) 1865 615138

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], as well as a collaborator on the completed tear film dynamics project [BB2],

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

t [dot] roose [-at-] soton [dot] ac [dot] uk

External team leader on the completed mathematical modelling of plant/crop growth in stressed environments project [BB1].

Dr Rebecca Shipley

Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, UCL

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

+44 (0) 20 3108 4074

Previously team leader, now collaborator, 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

Previously team leader, now collaborator, on the developing a novel mathematical model of coronary blood flow in the heart project [BB6].

Prof. Anne Trefethen

Chief Information Officer

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

+44 (0) 1865 280193

Team leader on the completed 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 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], the modelling solid-fluid interactions in the brain project [BB20], the a new mechanism of motility: the role of the bleb project [BB23], and the lymphaniogenesis and vasculogenesis: the interplay between biophysical and biochemical stimuli in network development project [BB22], as well as team leader on the completed the mathematical modelling of self-propelled cell motion on biomaterial surfaces project [BB5], 

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 numerical linear algebra of approximation involving radial basis functions project [M7], the preconditioning in surface computing project [M14], the preconditioning non-symmetric systems for high performance computing [M15], and the solvers for optimal control of time-dependent PDEs project [M13], as well as team leader on the completed design optimisation [M2] and the solvers for petroleum reservoir simulation [REE2] projects.

Prof. Holger Wendland

Professor of Real Analysis

Mathematisches Institut, Universität Bayreuth

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

Previously team leader, now external supervisor, 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 lymphaniogenesis and vasculogenesis: the interplay between biophysical and biochemical stimuli in network development project [BB22], and the modelling the contact line dynamics of an evaporating drop project [MSE12], as well as team leader on the completed numerical solution of coupled multiphysics problems [M1] and mathematical modelling of self-propelled cell motion on biomaterial surfaces [BB5] projects.