Will graduated from the University of Bath with an MSci in Maths and Physics; where his Master’s project was concerned with using techniques from statistical mechanics to model fluid systems at criticality. Thanks to the physics portion of his undergrad, his interests are largely in modelling and applied maths, however he also maintains a quiet interest in analysis. When not filling his head with maths, Will enjoys card and board games.

Research project title:
Asymptotic and numerical analysis of wave propagation in photonic fibres with a thin-structure cladding

Supervisor(s):
Kirill Cherednichenko, David Bird

Project description:
Optical fibres are widely used in telecommunications systems across the world. Photonic crystal fibres are a relatively new development, as they have the potential to provide all of the same service (but better) and more uses than conventional optical fibres. This is because photonic crystal fibres have microstructure at the same length-scale as the wavelength of the light passed through it, which allows for the light to be controlled in more ways. Will is analysing periodic “thin-structure” problems that describe the propagation of light through photonic crystal fibres: understanding the spectrum of these problems and their effective “limit problems” can better inform the design or use of such fibres.

Fun fact(s):
I had an interview to appear on the CBBC show Raven when I was 11. Somehow a future mathematician didn’t make the cut though 🙁