My research sits at the intersection of general relativity, partial differential equations and conformal geometry, focusing on regularity, asymptotics and scattering near infinity. Broadly, I’m interested in how geometric ideas can be used to understand solutions to Einstein’s equations, and in particular what the geometry of spacetime can tell us about black holes and neutron stars a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.
Before joining 1729, I was Head of the Queen Mary Maths Circle, run in collaboration with We Solve Problems, where I worked with young mathematicians on challenging problems designed to encourage exploration, creativity and mathematical discussion. I also spent over two years tutoring on Queen Mary’s Levelling Up Maths programme, helping A-level pupils develop confidence, problem-solving ability and mathematical maturity.
Most of my classroom work at 1729 so far has been with Year 9 in their conceptual mathematics lessons. Their enthusiasm and intelligence were clear from the beginning, but I have been particularly impressed by how quickly their precision has developed, both in their mathematical ideas and in how clearly they communicate them. Having now submitted my PhD thesis for examination, I’m very much looking forward to working more closely with Year 7 as well.
My weekly boarding duty has allowed me to get to know both Year 7 and Year 9 outside the classroom. They have settled into school life remarkably quickly and already feel like one community: helping one another, practising instruments, playing sport, using the gym and, very often, finishing the evening together over a board game or card game. I'm excited to see how 1729 evolves as the years move on.