The core of the project was the interplay between mathematics, statistics and underwater acoustics. This led me to develop a unique set of skills as an applied mathematician who can navigate between multiple disciplines.
Starting the PhD right before the pandemic made the experience even more challenging but with support of my supervisors, my cohort and the SAMBa team I grew as an academic and a person. The core of the project was the interplay between mathematics, statistics and underwater acoustics. This lead me to develop a unique set of skills as an applied mathematician who can navigate between multiple disciplines.
The experience and the skill set acquired during my years in SAMBa helped me develop my academic career in a growing inter and trans disciplinary world.
SAMBa offers high level training in statistical and applied mathematical disciplines, as well as direct engagement with industrial partners
I really valued the experience of being part of a cohort of students in SAMBa, which guaranteed that we were not doing our PhDs in isolation, despite working intensively on independent projects
I joined thinking I wanted to do one type of PhD but ended up doing a completely different one due to the flexibility that was provided in finding/forming a PhD during the masters year
Being part of SAMBa is like being part of a little community: everyone is super supportive and there is always someone to talk to if you need it (usually with cake!).
Shortly after joining SAMBa I broke my neck in a bicycle accident. But thanks to the support from the amazing team, I was still able to make a success of my PhD. The SAMBa environment surrounds you with wonderful people and fantastic opportunities.
The ITTs can be really fun. The best part is that each time you participate you come out with a head full of new ideas and knowledge. Truly amazing
The ITTs were invaluable in providing experience in collaborating effectively with others on large projects, understanding and synthesising new information quickly, and liasing with academic leads and commercial partners
The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research
(My supervisors) encouraged me to take my own research direction, guided by my interests, and to be involved in the wider community, presenting at and attending a wide range of national and international conferences
I enjoyed the big portfolio of opportunities I was given, which I believe is an essential property of SAMBa and something which truly makes the programme worth it