Daniel Loughran

Dr Daniel Loughran is an Associate Professor (Reader) in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath. His research focuses on the interface of number theory and algebraic geometry, with a particular emphasis on rational points, Hasse principles, abelian varieties, and arithmetic statistics. He leads several funded projects, including the FLF Geometric Analytic Number Theory (UK Research & Innovation, 2021–2025) and the Great Western Number Theory Seminar (London Mathematical Society, 2022–2024). He has supervised doctoral students and actively engages in academic activities, including conference presentations and school governance roles.

Key research areas include the distribution of rational points on algebraic varieties, arithmetic properties of moduli spaces, and the application of sieve methods. Notable recent contributions include studies on bad reduction distributions, cyclic covers, and genus numbers of abelian extensions. Loughran received the University of Bath Doctoral Recognition Award 2024 for his academic contributions.

His work spans collaborations across multiple countries and involves interdisciplinary approaches combining algebraic geometry, number theory, and probabilistic methods. Projects like the Arithmetic Statistics and Local-Global Principles conference (2021) highlight his role in fostering international research networks.