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Department of Mathematical Sciences

Applied Mathematics

The applied mathematics group at Durham University uses a range of mathematical tools, from asymptotic analysis and scientific computing, to explore a variety of problems in the physical and biological sciences. Often this is done alongside collaborators in other scientific disciplines.

 

Academic Staff

Laura Currie

Hossein Kafiabad

Andrew Krause

Denis Patterson

Marianna Pepona

Christopher Prior

Adam Townsend

Peter Wyper

Anthony Yeates

Research Staff

Emeritus Staff

Research Students

 

News from our department

Leading the world in interdisciplinary research

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.

Global research
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Durham researcher collects prestigious maths prize

Dr Sabine Boegli from our Mathematical Sciences department has won a prestigious Whitehead Prize.
Global research
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How digital technology helps reduce hospital admissions from care homes

We’re part of a research team that has shown a healthcare app used in care homes has reduced the number of residents admitted to hospital by 25%.
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Research Areas

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Research and Impact

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Staff

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Impact

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Fellowships

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Seminars and Events

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