My experience in SAMBa shaped me as a versatile researcher with the ability to use maths to make an impact.
Before joining SAMBa, I did a BSc in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Limerick and an MSc in Modern Applications of Mathematics at the University of Bath.My PhD research was concerned with optimising the quality of seismic images, and involved research in a number of mathematical fields, including numerical analysis, optimisation, inverse problems and machine learning.I am now working as a Research and Development Engineer in CameraForensics, a digital forensics company that works towards developing innovative techniques to support investigators of online crime, particularly those working to help safeguard victims of child abuse.SAMBa gave me a broad range of skills across all areas of maths, and participating in ITTs gave me the opportunity to apply my academic knowledge to real world applications. My experience in SAMBa shaped me as a versatile researcher with the ability to use maths to make an impact.
SAMBa’s most remarkable feature is the variety of study options it offers
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.
The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research
I found the one-on-one reading courses an incredible opportunity to both learn about a topic in detail, and to get to know a potential area and supervisor before starting my PhD
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!).
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
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
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
