Warwick professor announced as inaugural fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

Professor Andreas Kyprianou has been named amongst the first cohort of fellows for the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences (AcadMathSci). The Academy exists for the fellows to collaborate on tackling challenges including pandemic preparedness, economic transformation, national security, and safe AI.

Andreas Kyprianou, Professor of Probability Theory, Department of Statistics, University of Warwick said: “It’s really an honour to have been selected among the first cohort of Academy Fellows. I’m looking forward to working with the Academy to expand the influence and reach of UK mathematical sciences across government and industry as well as internationally.”

Much like fellows of the other National Academies (Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy, and the Academy of Medical Sciences), Andreas’ appointment recognises him as a leader in his field, through fundamental discoveries, exceptional work in education, and driving the application of mathematics across society as part of our critical national infrastructure.

Andreas’s role as Director of the Warwick Centre for Applications of Mathematical and Computing Sciences (CAMaCS) is focused on bringing value to society through mathematics. CAMaCS links Warwick’s world-leading research in the departments of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science with external partners to solve real-world problems and help define the future role of mathematical and computing sciences in our society and economy.

As Director he has also led the development of the Innovation Research Associate role – a role for interdisciplinary mathematicians working at the frontline of impact. This role is established at Warwick, and he is now leading a £2M UKRI grant to roll this scheme out nationally (MInDS - Mathematical Innovators in the Digital Space).

On the announcement of the new fellows, Lord Vallance KCB FRS FMedSci FRCP HonFREng, Minister for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), said: “Mathematics sits at the heart of the UK’s scientific and technological strength and is essential to the development of the industries of the future, in exciting fields like AI and quantum. The Academy for the Mathematical Sciences’ inaugural Fellows represent the very best of this national capability, and I commend the Academy for bringing them together. Their expertise strengthens our security, boosts productivity and supports high quality jobs across the country, so it is only right that they are celebrated."

Professor Dame Alison Etheridge DBE FRS, the President of the Academy for Mathematical Sciences, said “I’m delighted to welcome our inaugural Fellows — individuals of exceptional distinction who collectively advance the mathematical sciences through discovery, leadership, education and real-world application. As Fellows of the Academy, they will come together in service of the wider public good: bringing independent expertise to bear on national priorities, championing excellence in mathematics education, strengthening the UK’s research and innovation base, and helping to ensure that mathematics continues to deliver opportunity, resilience and prosperity across our four nations.”

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About the University of Warwick

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About The Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

The Academy for the Mathematical Sciences was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in September 2023, following the primary recommendation of the independent Bond Review (“The era of mathematics”, 2018). It has been incubated by the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge.

With the backing of the UK mathematical sciences community, the Academy provides an authoritative, persuasive, and influential voice for the whole discipline. It brings together those in academia, education, business, industry, and government from all four nations, providing crucial connectivity for harnessing the mathematical sciences to enhance economic productivity, improve lives, and support societal wellbeing.

The Fellows will continue to perform their roles in other institutions but will come together through the convening power of the Academy to help benefit the whole UK. Areas of focus will likely include:

Working with experts across government, industry and the third sector to model the impact of climate change and advise on mitigations.
Supporting cross-disciplinary modelling to prepare for future diseases and pandemics
Developing, and championing investment in, the new mathematics required for ensuring AI and the quantum technologies of tomorrow work safely and to the benefit of all.
Bringing together industry, academia, and educators to design maths curricula fit for tomorrow's economy and society.
Keeping the UK safe through advances in cryptography and the mathematical foundations of national security
Guiding the UK's green energy transition, advising on everything from grid capacity and system resilience to safe, large-scale energy storage
Helping businesses and entrepreneurs harness mathematics to drive innovation, new products, and sustainable growth
Strengthening national resilience by using mathematics to optimise infrastructure, improve public services, and forecast risks.