Peter Howell

Peter Howell is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. He is affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and serves as the Pye Fellow in Mathematics at University College, Oxford.

His research interests focus on mathematical and physical challenges in fluid dynamics, including:

• Mathematical Modelling of Complex Systems
• Fluid Dynamics in Industrial and Natural Settings
• Perturbation Methods for Nonlinear Problems
• Thermoelastic Contact Mechanics
• Surfactant and Multiphase Flow Analysis
• Convection and Pattern Formation

Howell’s recent publications highlight his work on elastic capsule deformation, Hele-Shaw cell dynamics, viscous sheet buckling, and Rayleigh–Bénard convection. His studies often bridge theoretical mathematics with practical applications in materials science, geophysics, and industrial processes.

He collaborates with researchers such as Emiliya Yariv, David Booth, and Howard Stone on problems involving bubble motion, droplet evaporation, and fluid instabilities. His methodological approach emphasizes asymptotic analysis, numerical simulations, and experimental validation.