Faculty of Mathematics, University of Cambridge

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The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge comprises the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP). It is housed in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences site in West Cambridge, alongside the Isaac Newton Institute. Many distinguished mathematicians have been members of the faculty.

Contents 1 Some current members 2 Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics 2.1 Heads of department 2.2 Statistical Laboratory 2.2.1 Directors of the Statistical Laboratory 3 Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics 3.1 Heads of department 4 See also 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Some current members

• Stephen Hawking
• Timothy Gowers
• Frank Kelly
• Imre Leader
• John Coates
• Alan Baker
• Neil Turok
• John Papaloizou
• Gary Gibbons
• Michael Green
• Peter Johnstone

[edit] Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) was created in 1964 under the headship of Sir William Hodge.^[1] It was housed in a converted warehouse at 16 Mill Lane, adjacent to its sister department DAMTP, until its move around 2000 to the present Centre for Mathematical Sciences where it occupies Pavilions C, D, and E.

[edit] Heads of department

• W. V. D. Hodge (1964 - 1969)
• J. W. S. Cassels (1969 - 1984)
• D. J. H. Garling (1984 - 1991)
• J. H. Coates (1991 - 1997)
• W. B. R. Lickorish (1997 - 2002)
• G. R. Grimmett (2002 - 2007)
• J. M. E. Hyland (2007 - present)

[edit] Statistical Laboratory

The Statistical Laboratory is a Sub-Department of DPMMS.^[2] It was created in 1947 with accommodation in a "temporary hut", and was established on 21 March 1953 within the Faculty of Mathematics.^[1] It moved in 1958 to the basement of the new Chemistry Department in Lensfield Road, and then formed part of the new Department (DPMMS) in Mill Lane on its creation in 1964. It occupies Pavilion D of the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

[edit] Directors of the Statistical Laboratory

• John Wishart (1953–1956)
• Henry Daniels (1956–1957) Acting Director
• Dennis Lindley (1957–1960)
• Morris Walker (1960–1962) Acting Director
• David Kendall (1962–1973)
• Peter Whittle (1973–1987)
• David Williams (1987–1991)
• Frank Kelly (1991–1993)
• Geoffrey Grimmett (1994–2000)
• Richard Weber (2000–2009)
• James Norris (2009– )

[edit] Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) was founded by George Batchelor in 1959, and for many years was situated on Silver Street, in the former office buildings of Cambridge University Press.^[3] Currently, the Department is located at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences (Cambridge). Theoretical Physics (including cosmology, relativity, and high energy physics) occupies most of Pavilion B, while Applied Mathematics (including fluid dynamics and solid mechanics) occupies most of Pavilions F, G, and H.

[edit] Heads of department

• George Batchelor (1959 - 1983)
• Keith Moffatt (1983 - 1991)
• David Crighton (1991 - 2000)
• Timothy J. Pedley (2000 - 2005)
• Peter Haynes (2005 - present)

[edit] See also

• Mathematical Tripos
• Wrangler (University of Cambridge)
• List of Cambridge mathematicians
• Chairs associated with the Faculty:
  • Lucasian Professor of Mathematics
  • Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry
  • Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics
  • Sadleirian Professor of Pure Mathematics
  • Herchel Smith Professorship of Pure Mathematics
  • Churchill Professorship of Mathematics for Operational Research
  • Winton Professorship of the Public Understanding of Risk
  • Professorship of Mathematical Statistics

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Faculty of Mathematics
• On Google maps
• Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics website
• Statistical Laboratory website
• Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics website