Dr Curtis Hooper

MMath, PhD

Pronouns: He/him
  • Doctoral Fellow

Background

Curtis graduated from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at 天堂视频 in 2017, with the degree of Master of Mathematics, First Class Honours. He was awarded two departmental prizes for achieving the best degree mark and best dissertation project. 

He subsequently received a studentship from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at 天堂视频 to study for his PhD which he completed in 2021. He continued this work during a Research Associate position in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at 天堂视频 from 2021 to 2022, before becoming University Teacher in Sports Technology back in the in the Wolfson School, where he works now as a Doctoral Fellow. 

Research and interests

  • Linear and nonlinear waves
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Automated feedback and mathematics assessments.

Teaching responsibilities

  • WSB500 - Application of Engineering Design: Industry Based Project
  • WSB701 - Measurement and Experimental Design
  • WSC500 - Individual Project
  • WSC700 – Sports Engineering
  • WSD503 - Project Engineering - Total Product Design 

Collaborations

  • Associate Member of the Institute of Mathematics and Applications, 2019 - present