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- Name:
- Dr Fordyce A. Davidson
- Position:
- Reader
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Division of Mathematics
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The University of Dundee
- Dundee DD1 4HN
- E-mail:
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fdavidso@maths.dundee.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1382 384692
- Fax:
- +44 (0)1382 385516
Research Interests:
My research interests are generally in the analysis and
application of differential equations. Normally, I enjoy applying a mix of analytical and numerical approaches. Recently, I have been trying to learn a bit about stochastic processes.
Current Activity
PK-PD modelling of Aurora kinase activity in the spindle assembly checkpoint
Complex behaviour in microbial populations:
form and function of fungal networks
biofilm formation
swimming patterns of zoospores
Reaction-diffusion equations
wave fronts in near-degenerate bistable systems
mixed hyperbolic-parabolic systems
Other Recent Interests
Time-scale analysis (calculus on measure chains)
Non-linear analysis/bifurcation theory
Non-local differential equations
Enzyme catalysed biochemical reactions
Recent PhD students: Rui Xu, Modelling and analysis of stage-strutured population dynamics; Niall Dodds, Non-local differential equations; Michael Smith (Joint with Dr Jonathan Kobine, Civil Engineering), Asymmetric Tuned Liquid Column Dampers. Andrew Bowen (Joint with
Prof. G.M. Gadd, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology) Mathematical modelling of fungal growth and
biogeochemical activity in the soil environment
PhD opportunities are availiable in all of the above areas - please contact me for further details.
Publications and Preprints:
- Full list of Publications
Awards and Senior Roles:
- 11/03: The Berkeley Award from the British Mycological Society.
- 11/07: Elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications .
- 1/09: Vice-President of the British Mycological Society
Teaching:
- This Year's Modules
Level 1 Mathematics for scientists and engineers EG12003 (Module Leader)
Level 2 Mathematics for scientists and engineers EG21005 (Module Leader)
Level 3 Analysis MA32001 (Module Leader)
Level 4 Mathematical Biology I MA41002 (Module Leader)
- Recent Honours Projects
Bifurcation; Dynamic Equations on Time Scales; The Three Cs - Closedness, Completeness and Compactness; Catastrophe Theory.
Other Duties:
- Internal
Deputy Head of Division; Convener of the Programme Board; Divisional Student Recruitment Coordinator (open days, school visits, undergraduate contact, other recruitment issues).
- External
Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College; Associate Editor of The IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics; Editor of Fungal Ecology; Member of the General Council of the British Mycological Society; Member of the Education Committee of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society; External Examiner MSc at Heriot-Watt University.
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