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.
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 a part of SAMBa was a great way to broaden my research interests and to apply this knowledge to cross-displinary problems
You get a lot of freedom to choose your research area...and there is a wide range of research areas within the department from which to choose
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
The SAMBa team understands how to efficiently bridge the gap between the abstract world of mathematics and statistics to industrial research
I had the opportunity to get involved in some international training and capacity building activities with international partners and was able to travel to Brazil and Mongolia to share my knowledge of statistical methods and applications, which was really rewarding.
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!).
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
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.
SAMBa’s most remarkable feature is the variety of study options it offers
