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Jon Devlin is a Lecturer and Outreach Officer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Science. He began his role in February 2022 after completing both his BSc (Hons) and PhD in Mathematics at the same institution. His work spans teaching, student supervision, educational outreach, and research in statistical modeling of biological systems.
His educational background includes:
- BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, University of Strathclyde (awarded 2016)
- PhD in Mathematics, University of Strathclyde (awarded 2022)
- PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (awarded 2024)
Jon Devlin's research focuses on statistical inference in stochastic models, particularly applied to biological phenomena such as cell migration. His work employs Bayesian methods, optimal estimation, and computational statistics to model drift and diffusion processes, especially under measurement error. He has published in high-impact journals such as Physical Review E and Computational Statistics. The recent articles demonstrate a strong trend in applying advanced statistical techniques to real-world biological data, particularly in understanding collective cell behavior and parameter estimation under uncertainty.
His scientific awards highlight excellence in teaching and outreach:
- Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA)
- Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award – Early Career Impact (2023)
- Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award – Team Award (2024)
- Strathclyde Medal – Team Award (2024)
Jon Devlin is actively involved in grant-funded educational initiatives and student mentoring. He supervises final-year Honours and MSc Data Analytics projects and supports pre-sessional mathematics programs. He leads multiple outreach projects, including the Maths Week Scotland Inter-Authority Maths Conference, funded by a £2400 grant, and other internally funded programs like the AGI Tutoring Programme and the Maths Week Scotland Event at Strathclyde. These reflect a strong commitment to widening participation and improving mathematics education at the school and community level.
His outreach efforts constitute a major component of his role, with over 267 recorded activities, including workshops at primary and secondary schools, public engagement events, and professional symposia. These activities are designed to showcase the real-world applications of mathematics and statistics and encourage students to pursue STEM subjects at university.
