Mathematical sciences

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From developing next generation batteries to informing pension planning, our research helps address scientific, engineering and social challenges. Our academics are leaders in the areas of pure and applied maths, theoretical physics, operational research and statistics.

Research highlights

Eliminating cloud shadow impact on Earth observation imagery

Project will improve quality of airborne data used in forestry, agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Research institutes, centres and groups

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Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

We focus on mathematical modelling and mathematical physics, and investigate everything from neutron stars to superfluids.

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Statistical Sciences Research Institute (S3RI)

We use statistics and demography methodologies to improve the way data is used.

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Centre for Population Change

We examine the impact of population change on people, communities and government.

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Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (CORMSIS)

Our operational research and management science research helps organisations make informed business decisions.

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Research Group

Pure Mathematics

Collaborating around the world to contribute to research in algebra, analysis, geometry and topology.

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Operational Research

We use analytical and scientific methods to study complex organisational problems and to help decision-making through mathematical models.

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Statistics

Our research is focussed on three themes: design and analysis of experiments, statistical modelling, and biostatistics. As part of the Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute (S3RI), we have close links with statisticians and stochastic modellers across the University, especially those in the Division of Social Statistics and Demography.

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