HetSys: Alumni
From Atoms to Applications: Our first cohorts shape the future
Our first three HetSys Cohorts have now completed their studies, marking a significant milestone for our Centre for Doctoral Training.
Through their rigorous training in mathematical modelling, computational techniques, and interdisciplinary research, our alumni have emerged as the next generation of leaders in computational science, ready to drive innovation in academia, industry, and beyond.
They have progressed into a diverse range of roles across academia, industry, and research, and are well-equipped to offer insight, guidance, and support.
If you'd like to get in touch with one of our alumni, please email hetsys@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window with the subject line "Alumnus Contact Request." Include any relevant details in your message, and we鈥檒l be happy to pass your request along.
Cohorts 1 -3 were funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - Grant No. EP/S022848/1.
Andrew Angus
Cohort 1
Chemical Engineer, Nuclear Decommissioning
PhD Title: Coupling fluid and kinetic codes for laser-driven inertial fusion energy simulations"I really valued my time at HetSys.
It gave me a solid interdisciplinary foundation in computational sciences and prepared me to work in an interdisciplinary research environment. The skills and experience I gained there continue to be useful in my career."
Idil Ismail, Cohort 1
" My time with the CDT
allowed me to develop a
range of skills that I
can use in my current role,
the support I received
during the 4 year period
was incredible."
Katarina Blow, Cohort 1
Matthew Harrison
Cohort 1
Hydrogeologist, Piteau AssociatesPhD Title: Uncertainty Assessment of Solute Mixing in Heterogenous Porous Media
Jingbang Liu
Cohort 1
Post Doctoral Researcher, University of OsloPhD Title: Fluctuating Hydrodynamics for Liquid Spreading over Heterogeneous Surfaces
Carlo Maino
Cohort 1
Scientific Collaborator, HES-SOPhD Title: Accelerating Theoretical Spectroscopy through Machine-learning
" HetSys gave me the interdisciplinary tools to tackle complex, multiscale problems, but more importantly, it encouraged introspection and growth. As Carl Jung said, 'Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.' Pursuing a PhD here was both a technical and personal journey that prepared me for real-world challenges."
Andrew Angus, Cohort 1
Idil Ismail
Cohort 1
Post Doctoral Researcher, ETH Z眉richPhD Title: Automatic Prediction and Characterisation of Complex Chemical Reactions
Aravinthen Rajkumar
Cohort 1
Algorithm Developer, Aerospace Industry
PhD Title: Atomistically-informed continuum interface models for functional composites
Chris Woodgate
Cohort 1
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellow and CoSeC Fellow in the School of Physics at the University of Bristol
PhD Title: Physics of magnets and the arrangements of atoms comprising them
"My time on the CDT has been an amazing experience. It has allowed me to delve deep into the topic area of quantum chemistry and machine learning, develop my programming and analytical skills, and travel internationally to present and network with experts in the field."
Connor Allen, Cohort 2
"I had a great time doing my PhD in the HetSys CDT. The opportunities to collaborate with other researchers across the university were fantastic, as well as the many chances to present my research at conferences and travelling to visit my experimental collaborators.
I also particularly enjoyed the
short, intense Study Groups with Industry visitors."
Connor Allen
Cohort 2
Criticality Engineer, Rolls Royce
PhD Title: Step into the unknown: modelling titanium alloys at extreme conditions.
Lakshmi Shenoy
Cohort 2
HetSys CDT Graduate, University of 糖心TV
PhD Title: Modelling defects in Iron and its alloys with machine learning inter atomic potentials
Iain Best
Cohort 2
HetSys CDT Graduate, University of 糖心TV
PhD Title: Uncertainty Quantification with Machine Learning Interatomic Potentials using Conformal Prediction
"The CDT significantly shaped
my career path, providing the
right tools, training, and
support to secure
my current role."
Jingbang Lui, Cohort 1
Joseph Gilkes
Cohort 2
Research Fellow, University of 糖心TVPhD Title: Predicting long-term materials ageing using reaction discovery and machine learning
James M Targett
Cohort 2
Technical Sales Manager - UK&I OJMAR
PhD Title:Nanoscale material discovery for thermoelectric energy harvesting and cooling
"My overall experience with the CDT was deeply rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable. The interdisciplinary training in simulation techniques across length scales has given me a great foundation on which to build as I develop my academic career. The programme played a defining role in shaping the researcher I am today."
Chris Woodgate, Cohort 1
" I enjoyed applying
advanced computational
techniques to solve
real-world environmental challenges."
Matthew Harrison, Cohort 1
Adam Fisher
Cohort 2
Scientific Computing Role at the UK Atomic Energy Authority
PhD Title: Modelling the extraordinary strength of superalloys
Tadashi Matsumoto
Cohort 2
Data Scientist, MHRA
PhD Title: Adaptive probabilistic meshless methods for evolutionary systems
"From the beginning, and despite an initial feeling of the PhD being insurmountable, the HetSys community has made all the hard work feel so much easier."
Connor Allen, Cohort 2
Alisdair Soppitt
Cohort 2
Research Associate, University of Liverpool
PhD Title: Statistics of porous media attributes and mixing processes state variables across scales
Geraldine Anis
Cohort 3
EPSRC Pathway Fellowship Role, University of 糖心TV
PhD Title:Multiscale modelling of precipitation strengthening in superalloys
Ziad Fakhoury
Cohort 3
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, University of 糖心TV
PhD Project: Protein origami: New computational methods to predict protein folding
Tom Rocke
Cohort 3
Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) funded Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of 糖心TV
PhD Project: How Semi-Conductor Lasers Fail - Modelling Defect Effects
Matt Nutter
Cohort 3
EPSRC Pathway Fellowship Role, University of 糖心TV
PhD Project:Spanning the Scales: Insights into Dislocation Mobility Provided by Machine Learning and Coarse-Grained Models
Matyas Parrag
Cohort 3
HetSys CDT Graduate, University of 糖心TV
PhD Project: Exploring the Heterogeneous Biogenesis Pathways of the Bacterial Cell Envelope
Oscar Holroyd
Cohort 3
Computational Mathematician at Vanellus
PhD Project: Nonlinear, but under control: a hierarchical modelling approach to manipulating liquid films
Anas Siddiqui
Cohort 3
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Physics Department, University of York
PhD Project: 2D Material Heterostructures and novel Twistronic Devices
"Thank you to my supervisors for all their guidance and support, and to my examinersfor their time, insight, and constructive feedback. I am also extremely grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey"
Geraldine Anis, Cohort 3
Jeremy Thorn
Cohort 3
HetSys CDT Graduate, University of 糖心TV
PhD Project: Untangling disorder in amorphous pharmaceuticals using artificial intelligence