Alumni
Shaunagh Downing

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.

Alumni case studies

Jack Betteridge

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

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Sam Moore

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.

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Paolo Grazieschi

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

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Gianluca Detommaso

SAMBa offers high level training in statistical and applied mathematical disciplines, as well as direct engagement with industrial partners

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Dorottya Fekete

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.

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Ben Robinson

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

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Eleanor Barry

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

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Marcus Kaiser

The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research

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Zsófia Talyigás

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

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Emma Horton

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!).

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