HetSys: Alumni

From Atoms to Applications: Our first cohorts shape the future

Our first two 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’ll be happy to pass your request along.

Cohorts 1 and 2 were funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - Grant No. EP/S022848/1.

Andrew Angus

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

Katarina Blow

Research Fellow, University of Warwick

PhD Title: A Game of Order Parameters

" My time with the CDT
allowed me to develop a
range of skills that 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

Hydrogeologist, Piteau Associates

PhD Title:Uncertainty Assessment of Solute Mixing in Heterogenous Porous Media

Jingbang Liu

Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Oslo

PhD Title:Fluctuating Hydrodynamics for Liquid Spreading over Heterogeneous Surfaces

Carlo Maino

Scientific Collaborator, HES-SO

PhD 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

Post Doctoral Researcher, ETH Zürich

PhD Title:Automatic Prediction and Characterisation of Complex Chemical Reactions

Aravinthen Rajkumar

Algorithm Developer, Aerospace Industry

PhD Title: Atomistically-informed continuum interface models for functional composites

Chris Woodgate

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. 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

"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."

Peter Lewin-Jones, Cohort 2

Connor Allen

Criticality Engineer, Rolls Royce

PhD Title: Step into the unknown: modelling titanium alloys at extreme conditions.

Lakshmi Shenoy

HetSys CDT Graduate, University of Warwick

PhD Title: Modelling defects in Iron and its alloys with machine learning inter atomic potentials

Iain Best

HetSys CDT Graduate, University of Warwick

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

Research Fellow, University of Warwick

PhD Title: Predicting long-term materials ageing using reaction discovery and machine learning

Peter Lewin-Jones

Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol

PhD Title: Computational Modelling of Leiden frost Fractals

James M Targett

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

EPSRC CDT in Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems - HetSys