Whither mathematics research? Dr Tim Boxer Programme Manager, Industrial Mathematics KTN
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Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programme
Whither mathematics research?
Dr Tim BoxerProgramme Manager, Industrial Mathematics KTNHoDoMS Annual Conference, 8 April 2011
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeIndustrial Mathematics KTN: objective
… to act as a catalyst for the exploitation of mathematics across business, by connecting companies, government, universities and public sector organisations, and stimulating innovation through knowledge transfer and sharing.
We are helping to stimulate demand for Industrial Mathematics...
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeIndustrial Mathematics: what is it?
...Mathematics with applicability to industry Applicability governed by industry need rather than discipline boundaries
Mathematics research that underpins industry need Not always undertaken as applied or collaborative research Deriving added value for industry often requires collaboration
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeFinding out what industry needs: what do we do?
Problem-focused approach Proven mechanisms for delivery Wide range of application domains
Elicit expressions of interest from industry for short-term projects Work with industry to express problems in an accessible way Seek academic partners via network of contacts in the science base
This process helps to uncover industrially-relevant areas of research Short-term engagements often lead to longer term research proposals
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeProjects involving large and small companies...
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programme...with academics from a wide range of universities
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeKTN Programme delivery: collaborative research
Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research Study Groups: problem solving by world-class modellers Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeKTN Programme delivery: uncovering relevant research
Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeKTN Programme delivery: building new relationships
Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeKTN Programme delivery: targeting specific sectors
Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeKTN Programme delivery: underpinning defence maths
Research projects: postgraduate training and basic research Study Groups: problem solving by teams of modellers Internships: putting mathematics to work at the heart of business Partnership programmes: strategic engagements with funding bodies
DEFENCE
MATHEMATICS
UNDERPINNING DEFENCE MATHEMATICS
EMRS
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programmeIndustrial Mathematics research
Mathematics research with applicability to industry Applicability governed by industry need rather than discipline boundaries
Mathematics research that underpins industrial needs Not always undertaken as applied or collaborative research Deriving added value for industry often requires collaboration
Short-term projects build on and stimulate relevant underpinning research
Being able to identify and articulate the potential impact of mathematics is of growing in importance to finding resources for underpinning research
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programme
Accelerating business innovationA Technology Strategy Board programme