Professor Rosemary Dyson

Professor Rosemary Dyson

School of Mathematics
Professor in Applied Mathematics

Contact details

Address
School of Mathematics
Watson Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Rosemary Dyson is a Professor in Applied Mathematics. She applies the principles of mathematical modelling to mechanical problems in biological and industrial contexts, generating novel insights into the systems involved, as well as new mathematical techniques. As such her work is inherently highly collaborative, involving frequent interactions with experimentalists.

She coordinates the Mathematics in the Plant Sciences Study Group series, week-long events where assembled mathematicians work on problems brought by plant scientist. Rosemary is always interested to discuss the potential for cross-disciplinary collaboration whether in the context of the study group or her own research.

Qualifications

  • DPhil in Mathematics, Oxford, 2007
  • MMath in Mathematics, Oxford, 2003

Teaching

Semester 2

LC Mechanics

Research

Rosemary Dyson is a Professor of Applied Mathematics. She applies the principles of mathematical modelling to mechanical problems in biological and industrial contexts, generating novel insights into the systems involved, as well as new mathematical techniques. As such her work is inherently highly collaborative, involving frequent interactions with experimentalists.

RESEARCH THEMES

Mathematical modelling particularly applied to plant science, engineering & industrial coating. Biomechanics, thin liquid films and fibre-reinforced fluids.

 RESEARCH ACTIVITY

  • Multiscale models of plant root growth
  • Design for additive manufacture
  • Cell – extracellular matrix interactions
  • Modelling hand-held optical testing devices
  • Models for pollen tube growth
  • Mechanical anisotropy
  • Fluid flows within tissue engineering constructs
  • Modelling curtain coating for the paper industry

Other activities

  • Co-ordinator of the Mathematics in the Plant Sciences Study Group series
  • Affiliate member of the Centre for Plant Integrative Biology