Andrei holds a BSc in Physics from the University of São Paulo, and an MSc in Physics from the Institute for Theoretical Physics at the São Paulo State University. During his Master’s project, he analysed the problem of population dynamics in periodic-forced environments. Looking for further insight, he is investigating the effects of demographic noise in this setting, fostering his curiosity in stochastic effects and programming. He’s especially interested in population dynamics, models for evolution, mathematical ecology, epidemiology, complex systems, and the emergent properties of such systems. Outside Maths and Physics, Andrei enjoys learning new languages, reading, cooking, running, and dancing.

Research project title:
Exploring information spread and stochastic systems in biology

Supervisor(s):
Tim Rogers, Christian Yates

Project description:
Mathematical modelling of biological systems has been of paramount importance in aiding policy-making aimed to curb the spread of diseases or rumours, save endangered species, and control plagues of locusts. This project will concern the exploration of intriguing and exciting topics in mathematical biology. Three research topics are of particular interest. First, the study of the complex dynamics arising from the feedback between the behavioural reactions of individuals to an ongoing epidemic. Second, the investigation of information and misinformation spread in populations, particularly on networks. And third, the study of the collective motion of locusts, focusing mainly on the extension of existing models to account for halting movement.