Adam Kleczkowski

Adam Kleczkowski is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde, where he holds the Global Talent Chair. He is actively involved in research, supervising PhD students, and contributing to public health policy, particularly in epidemiological modeling.

• University: University of Strathclyde
• School: Faculty of Science
• Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
• Position: Professor
• Email: a.kleczkowski@strath.ac.uk
• ORCID: 0000-0003-1384-4352
• Twitter: @aklecz

Education:

• Doctor of Science in Theoretical Physics, Jagiellonian University (1989)
• Master of Physics, Jagiellonian University (1984)

Adam Kleczkowski's research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly in modeling infectious diseases in human, animal, and plant populations. His work integrates ecological modeling, bioeconomic analysis, and public health, with applications in food security, sustainability in aquaculture, and pollination services. He specializes in parameter estimation for epidemiological systems and develops models to inform disease control strategies. His recent contributions include modeling the spread of COVID-19 in Scottish care homes and analyzing the risks of measles outbreaks due to declining vaccination rates.

His recent publications and blog posts reflect a strong trend in combining rigorous mathematical modeling with accessible science communication. He frequently writes for The Conversation and maintains two blogs—'Statistically (in)significant' in English and 'Pandemia 2021' in Polish—covering topics such as tuberculosis, immigration, aging populations, and election data. His scientific work is supported by major funders including NERC, MRC, BBSRC, Scottish Government, and Defra.

Scientific Contributions and Outreach:

• Member, Science Advice and Response Team, Plant Health Centre (Scotland)
• Expert contributor to Scottish Government on Plant Health business case
• Contributor to Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 modeling
• Author of 14 articles in The Conversation (over 1.5 million reads)
• Regular science blogger and tweeter (@aklecz)

He has led or participated in 24 research projects, including international collaborations such as a Memorandum of Understanding with ICRISAT. He has supervised multiple research students and projects, and his work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, food security, and sustainable agriculture. He is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Stirling (2018–2020), reflecting his ongoing academic influence.