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I am a final year PhD student studying at the University of Bath, as part of large and diverse CDT in applied mathematics, SAMBa. My interests lie broadly in mathematical biology with a focus on epidemiology and ecology.

Before coming to Bath, I completed an integrated master's in mathematics at the University of Sheffield. Whilst studying there, I was involved in several research projects in the fields of evolutionary biology, cell biology and neuroblastoma treatments.

In 2021 I started my PhD in epidemiological and ecological dynamics in populations with demographic and spatial structure, under the supervision of Ben Adams and Sarah Penington. We are primarily interested in developing population dynamics models which account for stochastic effects at a household scale.

The first project I worked on as part of my PhD explored the impact of household and neighbourhood structures on epidemic outcome.

More recently, my work has focused on investigating ecological aspects (that concern spatial structure) of vector-borne diseases. We have developed and analysed models for household scale Wolbachia release strategies into a resident mosquito population. The release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes is an innovative strategy used to control mosquito populations in order to mitigate mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue.

My final PhD project looks at integrated tick management strategies in fragmented peridomestic environments.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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