Caroline originally graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2016 with a BA in Physical Natural Sciences (and a strong sense that she really should have just studied maths!). She completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics with the Open University whilst working as an editor for an educational publishing company, before returning to full time study, graduating from the University of Birmingham with an MSc in Applied Mathematics in 2021. At Birmingham she particularly enjoyed courses in mathematical biology, and also developed an interest in fluid mechanics, modelling the non-Newtonian dynamics of molten chocolate in the curtain-coating process for her dissertation project.

In general, she enjoys combining techniques from differential equations, applied analysis and numerical simulation to gain insight into real-world systems through mathematical modelling. Most recently, Caroline worked as an analyst in the Civil Service, but missed the challenge and stimulation of academia, and so is excited to be returning to complete her PhD with SAMBa. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys baking, running and playing board games, and is trying to learn to sew her own clothes.