Paul C. Bressloff

Professor Paul C. Bressloff holds the Chair in Applied Mathematics and Stochastic Processes at Imperial College London's Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on stochastic and non-equilibrium processes, particularly in molecular and cell biology, utilizing tools from probability theory, statistical physics, and dynamical systems. He authored a seminal textbook Stochastic Processes in Cell Biology (Springer), with a 2nd edition published in 2022. Previously, he led the graduate program in mathematical biology at the University of Utah from 2001 to 2023.

Research interests include stochastic multi-particle systems, active particles, phase separation, and diffusion across semi-permeable interfaces. His work spans applications in neural field theory, cytoneme-mediated morphogenesis, and protein trafficking. He is affiliated with the Biomathematics Group and Mathematical Physics Group at Imperial.

Recent articles explore stochastic resetting in search processes, narrow-capture problems, and hybrid models of switching diffusions. His advising includes over 20 graduate students, many now faculty in mathematical biology. His contributions bridge applied mathematics and biological systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to complex stochastic phenomena.