The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research
Before I joined SAMBa in 2014, I did a BSc and MSc in (pure) Mathematics at the University of Munich (LMU).
My PhD was jointly supervised by Johannes Zimmer in the Maths department and Robert Jack in Physics. Part of our work focused on understanding fluctuations in non-equilibrium systems, where we in particular identified non-linear relations between fluxes and forces for finite state Markov chains, which generalized well understood liner relations, as they are e.g. known for classical (non-interacting) Brownian Motion. We also worked on acceleration of convergence to steady states by breaking detailed balance, as well as large scale limits (hydrodynamics limits) of interacting particle systems.
After graduating in 2018, I joined a deep tech startup as a Data Scientist. We are developing novel methods and are building products for forecasting time series. My job title is Data Scientist and my current work consists of a mix of software engineering and applied research. I spend a fair share of my time reading statistical and machine learning papers related to causality, time series, dynamical systems, generative modelling…
I found the bi-annual ITTs very useful to get a better understanding of industrial research. I am also still drawing on insights generated from many of the courses that were taught during the initial MRes year, such as Numerical Linear Algebra and Applied Statistical inference.
The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research.
The four year programme yields great opportunities for anyone who wants to work on mathematical and statistical problems with real world impact, or considers a future research focused career in industry.
I can't imagine studying for my PhD anywhere other than SAMBa
Being a part of SAMBa was a great way to broaden my research interests and to apply this knowledge to cross-displinary problems
My experience in SAMBa shaped me as a versatile researcher with the ability to use maths to make an impact.
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
(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
SAMBa exposes students to a wide range of cutting edge statistical and mathematical research that will be useful to them in their PhD and later career
SAMBa offers high level training in statistical and applied mathematical disciplines, as well as direct engagement with industrial partners
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
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!).
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.
