Being a part of SAMBa was a great way to broaden my research interests and to apply this knowledge to cross-displinary problems
Before joining SAMBa, I was at the University of Oxford.
My research was on classical pilot-wave phenomena, a dynamical system in which a millimetric droplet may bounce and self-propel on the surface of a vertically vibrating fluid bath, guided by its accompanying Faraday wave field.
My research was supervised by Paul Milewski, but I also spent three months at MIT as a visiting student, working with John Bush and Ruben Rosales. When I wasn’t doing maths, or boring people by talking about maths, I went climbing to stop myself thinking about maths…
I’m now an Instructor of Applied Mathematics at MIT, continuing my research in pilot-wave systems.
SAMBa helped me develop skills for pursuing a career in academia. SAMBa also supported my placement at MIT, which later led me to apply to MIT for the instructorship.
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
The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research
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
I was able to use the SAMBa training in statistics, to support training workshops in Mexico and in fact took a break from my PhD to take on a statistics teaching assistant role.
SAMBa’s most remarkable feature is the variety of study options it offers
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 can't imagine studying for my PhD anywhere other than SAMBa
SAMBa offers high level training in statistical and applied mathematical disciplines, as well as direct engagement with industrial partners
