Welcome

I am doctoral student in mathematical physics at the University of Bristol. This site serves as a focus for my work and a platform to explore my interests.

My work towards my PhD currently centres on the application of concepts from pure mathematics to problems in quantum mechanics. I am particularly interested in the use of ideas from functional analysis, geometry and topology to describe quantum systems of many interacting particles. I also enjoy a long-standing interest in the application of these concepts to the development of quantum computing.

In addition to my studies I also have taught mathematics part-time at the University, and am currently working as a Head Tutor for We Solve Problems. Full details of this teaching, and of my research, can be found on this website. Please do contact me if you would like any further information.

Biography

From 2018-2022, I studied mathematics and physics at St John’s College, Durham. During my degree I studied many broad areas and attained a high level of knowledge in quantum mechanics, quantum computing, analysis, particle physics, general relativity, condensed matter physics and continuum mechanics. My master’s dissertation described mathematical models for the mechanics of the violin.

After completing my studies in Durham, I moved to the School of Mathematics in Bristol to work under the supervision of Professor Jonathan Robbins and Dr Tomasz Maciazek. Our research focuses on the mathematical description of a class of particles called anyons which exist only in two-dimensional systems and their quantum behaviour on networks of nanowires. We have worked in collaboration with researchers at other institutions around the world. I have also assisted in the teaching of first year and third year modules.