Marcus du Sautoy

Professor Marcus du Sautoy is the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, holding this position jointly between the Mathematical Institute and the Department for Continuing Education. He is also a Professor of Mathematics and a Fellow of New College, Oxford, with a research focus on symmetry and zeta functions in number theory.

His academic contributions include the

• 2001 Berwick Prize
• 2009 Faraday Prize
• 2010 OBE
• 2014 Zeeman Medal
• 2016 Fellow of the Royal Society

He has authored numerous academic and popular science publications, including bestsellers like The Music of the Primes and Finding Moonshine, while maintaining an active role in science communication through television, radio, and public lectures.

Research interests center on symmetry analysis using zeta functions, exploring connections between group theory, number theory, and algebraic geometry. His work bridges abstract mathematics with public engagement, emphasizing the importance of communicating scientific ideas through multiple media platforms.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in

• Pro-p group classification
• Euler product applications
• Conjugacy class counting
• Elliptic curve subgroup analysis

These works showcase his analytical approach combining p-adic methods, model theory, and algebraic geometry.