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From statistics to complex and nonlinear phenomena, astrophysics to smart materials, and communications to renewable energy, the pioneering research in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering focuses on a wide range of issues.
The Department has core groups in Astrophysics (Solar Physics), Mathematics (Mathematics of Complex and Nonlinear Phenomena), Statistics (Applied Statistics), Renewable Energy (Renewable Energy Technologies and Materials), Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power and Control Systems), Communications (Optical Communications Research Group) and Materials Physics (Smart Materials & Surfaces Laboratory).
Prospective PhD students: Opportunities to carry out postgraduate research towards an MPhil/PhD or MSc by research exist in all the areas identified above. Further information may be obtained from The Graduate School.
Visiting scholars: We welcome visiting academics - please contact Professor James McLaughlin (Mathematics) or Dr Guillaume Zoppi (Physics or Electrical Engineering)
To access research outputs in this area and others, please visit Northumbria Research Link.
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Applied Statistics
With an increasing demand for the provision and explanation of meaningful statistics to navigate through the data-driven modern world, our research focuses on the development and application of statistical models to real-life problems in the fields of health, medicine and social science.
Discover moreMathematics of Complex and Nonlinear Phenomena (MCNP)
Mathematical theories underpinning different classes of phenomena possess a universal character, with the same mathematical equations appearing to govern phenomena of different nature. The Mathematics of Complex and Nonlinear Phenomena can therefore be seen as the seed for cross-fertilisation between different research areas and disciplines.
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Our research investigates fundamental questions in solar physics, using advanced mathematical techniques, cutting-edge computer simulations and high-performance computing. We exploit the latest high-resolution data from international ground-based and spaced-based instruments to study dynamical events occurring in the solar atmosphere.
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The Electrical Power and Control Systems Research Group has a well-established record of carrying out research and development relating to projects such as renewable energy and the design of advanced control systems.
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The Optical Communications Research Group (OCRG) specialises in visible light communications, non-linear control systems and optical sensor research.
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With over half of all energy consumption and carbon emissions occurring within building envelopes, our research interests are focused on the development and improvements of the means for providing low carbon and renewable energy for electricity, heating and air conditioning.
Discover moreSmart Materials & Surfaces Laboratory (SMSL)
Smart materials and surfaces are ones designed with particular properties and whose properties can be changed by external forces or interfacial interactions. Our research includes investigations into how surfaces can shape liquids, reduce drag and how forces can manipulate droplets or liquid films.
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This cross-disciplinary group supports educational and pedagogic research, ranging from small projects with an immediate impact on the student experience, through to funded collaborative projects with external partners generating high impact outputs.
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