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Prof. Chris Dent is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh's School of Mathematics, specializing in the intersection of mathematical sciences and engineering. He holds a fellowship at the Alan Turing Institute and directs the Statistics Consultancy Unit. His career spans theoretical physics, operational research, and energy systems analysis, with notable contributions to National Grid strategies, policy-driven decision support, and pandemic data communication.
Education: MMath (Cambridge), PhD in Theoretical Physics, MSc in Operational Research (Edinburgh). Research focuses on energy system reliability, uncertainty quantification, and interdisciplinary policy modeling. He critiques data communication practices in crises, advocating for rigorous reporting frameworks.
Key activities include projects on electricity supply security, smart grid optimization, and post-pandemic economic recovery. Collaborations involve government bodies, the National Grid, and international energy networks. The Statistics Consultancy Unit supports cross-disciplinary projects in academia and industry.
