Jamie Wood

Professor Jamie Wood is a Professor of Biology and Mathematics at the University of York, UK. His interdisciplinary research spans computational biology, microbiology, and mathematical modeling of biological systems. He holds affiliations in both the Department of Biology and Mathematics, reflecting his dual focus on theoretical and applied biological questions.

Research interests include collective motion in biological systems, microbiology (metabolism, plasmid dynamics), and glycosylation processes. Notable projects include modeling bacterial symbioses, antibiotic resistance dynamics, and military history through quantitative frameworks. He has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed articles and led/co-investigated 12 funded projects, including glycan biosynthesis and bioprocessing initiatives.

Professor Wood actively supervises PhD students at the interface of mathematics, computing, and biology. He has organized international symposia on topics like historical military analysis and bacterial interactions. His teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging students to bridge mathematical and biological disciplines.

Key collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on systems biology, microbial ecology, and computational modeling. He maintains a lab focused on glycan processing and bacterial coevolution, with datasets publicly available via Zenodo and Dryad platforms.