PhD Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Choose to study for an MSc by Thesis or PhD degree in Mathematics at Hull. Themes include pure and applied maths, probability and statistics. Join a close-knit department and be supported by renowned academics working at the forefront of mathematical research with a PhD or Masters by Research at the University of Hull. Our staff have a wide range of expertise in many different areas, from pure maths theories around low-dimensional topology and asymptotic geometric analysis, to fluid dynamics, superstring theory and astrophysics across other disciplines. We welcome research proposals in any of our specialisms and while studying towards a PhD at Hull, you’ll be fully supported by two supervisors who are able to offer expert supervision in your area. Applied Mathematics Environmental and industrial modelling Environmental mathematical models have been developed to analyse river flows in estuaries and the impact on the growth of vegetation due to pollutants released further upstream. Work has also been done into the feasibility of underground repositories for storing materials with low and medium levels of radioactivity. Additional interests are in numerical methods for solving large systems of linear algebraic equations underlying environmental models and investigating genetic algorithms for optimisation purposes. Fluid dynamics Within the area of fluid mechanics, the main focus is on a combination of asymptotic analysis and numerical methods for the study of high Reynolds number viscous flows.

You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in mathematics or a related discipline appropriate to your intended research.