Linda Stringer

Linda Stringer is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. She holds a PhD in combinatorial group theory from Royal Holloway, University of London (2009), an MSc in Mathematics from the University of Western Australia, and a BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford (1989). She completed an MEd in University Learning and Teaching at Imperial College London in 2023.

• Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics): University of Oxford, 1989
• Master of Science (Mathematics): University of Western Australia, Australia
• Doctor of Philosophy (Combinatorial Group Theory): Royal Holloway, University of London, 2009
• Master of Education (University Learning and Teaching): Imperial College London, 2023

Her research interests bridge mathematics education and engineering pedagogy, informed by her career in petroleum engineering and academic leadership. She specializes in instructional design for STEM disciplines, particularly in translating industry experience into teaching practices. Her work emphasizes student-centered learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Stringer’s professional background includes roles as a well engineer at Shell International, where she contributed to offshore drilling operations and gas production projects in the Netherlands. Later, she transitioned to academia as a mathematics lecturer and financial manager for a petroleum engineering consultancy.

Her current role at Imperial focuses on advancing teaching methodologies and curriculum development in mechanical engineering. She is actively involved in educational innovation and mentorship programs for early-career academics.