Connections: Professor Celso Doria

Why did you choose Warwick?

During my Master’s degree in Brazil, I met Derek Hacon, a former Zeeman PhD student. He recommended that I go to Warwick.

What are you doing now?

I am a retired professor from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis-SC, Brazil.

What motivates you to do what you do?

The paths of life.

How has your time at Warwick influenced what you do now?

I took my PhD there, so Warwick had a huge influence on me!

What is your favourite memory?

So many… I’ll pick one. On a winter day, I was walking from the Maths Institute down to the Rootes Building when a swan flew very close over my head. I was walking by Tocil Wood. At that time, the Maths Institute building was located where the Medical Sciences area is today.

Best thing about the Warwick community?

It had a cheerful, relaxed, and enlightening atmosphere.

Favourite place on campus?

Rootes and the Sports Centre.

Professor Celso Doria

PhD Mathematics, 1990