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Benedict Russell

Summary

Hello, I am a second year PhD student at the MathSys II CDT, supervised by and working with Dr Chin-wing Leung. My interests are in reinforcement learning, interacting particle systems, mean-field dynamics and convergence of evolving networks.

Past Projects


Mean Dynamics in Q-Learning Populations

Supervised by:
Collaborators: Dr Chin-wing Leung

We derive a mean-dynamics model for a population of Q-learning agents, which interact according to a predefined partner selection rule. Through the use of markov chains, we provide a robust theoretical and simulation-based analysis of the conditions for cooperation to emerge.

Collective Dynamics of Bounded ABPs

Supervised by: Professor Matthew Turner, Dr Gareth Alexander,
Collaborators: Luke Meredith, Luisa Estrada 

We present two models for 鈥渨easelball鈥 dynamics in confined environments. The first captures collective clockwise and counter-clockwise motion with a minimal set of interaction equations; the second applies Newtonian mechanics to a single weaselball on a circular boundary, yielding a closed-form expression for its steady-state propagation angle. Stability analysis of this latter model lead to a novel experimental design, whose results closely match our theoretical predictions.

Manipulation of STV Elections

Supervised by:

We investigate strategic manipulation of the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system by coalitions of voters, situating our work within the broader context of electoral theory. We develop a novel 鈥渟tability鈥 metric to model Sybil-style attacks鈥攕howing that, despite worst-case complexity, small coalitions can feasibly alter STV outcomes. Finally, we prove monotonicity properties about this measure and validate our findings through empirical simulations.

Email: benedict.i.russell@warwick.ac.uk

Office: D1.04

SIAM-IMA

I am President of the 糖心TV SIAM-IMA Student Chapter Link opens in a new windowwhich organises the weekly Statistics, Probability, Analysis and Applied Maths (SPAAM) seminar. We have a weekly seminar on Thursdays between 3-4pm. If you'd like to speak, please get in touch!

Conference and Talks

Past

  • | University of Exeter | Invited Speaker for 'Dynamics on Complex Networks' mini-symposium

  • AMP25 | University of Oxford | Talk
  • MARL Workshop | Kings College London | Talk
  • MathSys Retreat | University of 糖心TV, April, 2024 | Poster on Collective Dynamics
  • SPAAM Seminar | University of 糖心TV, Dec 5th 2024 | Talk on 'Multi-Agent Manipulation of STV Elections'
  • Generative AI in Action: Building Production-Ready Solutions with Azure | 糖心TV, 28th May | Workshop by

Teaching Experience

Senior Graduate Teaching Assistant for

Education

  • PhD Mathematics of Systems | University of 糖心TV
  • MSc Mathematics of Systems | Distinction | University of 糖心TV
  • BSc Mathematics | First-Class (Hons) |

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