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Whither mathematics research? Dr Tim Boxer Programme Manager, Industrial Mathematics KTN

Whither mathematics research? Dr Tim Boxer Programme Manager, Industrial Mathematics KTN HoDoMS Annual Conference, 8 April 2011 tim.boxer@industrialmaths.net www.industrialmaths.net. Industrial Mathematics KTN: objective.

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Whither mathematics research? Dr Tim Boxer Programme Manager, Industrial Mathematics KTN

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  1. Whither mathematics research? Dr Tim Boxer Programme Manager, Industrial Mathematics KTN HoDoMS Annual Conference, 8 April 2011 tim.boxer@industrialmaths.net www.industrialmaths.net

  2. Industrial Mathematics KTN: objective • … to act as a catalyst for the exploitation of mathematics across business, by connecting companies, government, universities and public sector organisations, and stimulating innovation through knowledge transfer and sharing. • We are helping to stimulate demand for Industrial Mathematics...

  3. Industrial Mathematics: what is it? • ...Mathematics with applicability to industry • Applicability governed by industry need rather than discipline boundaries • Mathematics research that underpins industry need • Not always undertaken as applied or collaborative research • Deriving added value for industry often requires collaboration

  4. Finding out what industry needs: what do we do? • Problem-focused approach • Proven mechanisms for delivery • Wide range of application domains • Elicit expressions of interest from industry for short-term projects • Work with industry to express problems in an accessible way • Seek academic partners via network of contacts in the science base • This process helps to uncover industrially-relevant areas of research • Short-term engagements often lead to longer term research proposals

  5. Projects involving large and small companies...

  6. ...with academics from a wide range of universities

  7. KTN Programme delivery: collaborative research • Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research • Study Groups: problem solving by world-class modellers • Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business • Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies

  8. KTN Programme delivery: uncovering relevant research • Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research • Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers • Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business • Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies

  9. KTN Programme delivery: building new relationships • Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research • Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers • Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business • Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies

  10. KTN Programme delivery: targeting specific sectors • Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research • Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers • Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business • Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies

  11. KTN Programme delivery: underpinning defence maths • Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research • Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers • Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business • Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies DEFENCE EMRS MATHEMATICS UNDERPINNING DEFENCE MATHEMATICS

  12. Industrial Mathematics research • Mathematics research with applicability to industry • Applicability governed by industry need rather than discipline boundaries • Mathematics research that underpins industrial needs • Not always undertaken as applied or collaborative research • Deriving added value for industry often requires collaboration • Short-term projects build on and stimulate relevant underpinning research • Being able to identify and articulate the potential impact of mathematics is of growing in importance to finding resources for underpinning research

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