Raphael Assier

Raphael Assier is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, where he has been affiliated since December 2013. He is a member of the Mathematics of Waves and Materials (MWM) research group and actively engages in interdisciplinary work combining mathematics with industrial applications. His career progression at Manchester includes roles as Lecturer (2013–2017), Senior Lecturer (2017–2021), Reader (2021–2025), and Professor since 2025.

Research Interests: His work focuses on canonical scattering problems in acoustics and elasticity, combustion instability, and mathematical methods including complex analysis, Fourier analysis, and asymptotic expansions. He emphasizes elegant mathematics with practical industrial relevance, particularly in aerospace and energy systems.

Professional Service: He serves as an associate editor for the IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics and a regular reviewer for journals like Wave Motion and Journal of Fluid Mechanics. He also guest-edited a special issue on canonical scattering problems for Wave Motion.

Education:

• PhD in Applied Mathematics (2008–2011), DAMTP, University of Cambridge
• Master's Degree of Advanced Study (Part III, 2007–2008) with Distinction, University of Cambridge
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, École Centrale de Lyon (2004–2006)
• Licence 3 in Mathematics, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon (not explicitly stated but implied)

Teaching: Has taught courses on PDEs, Vector Calculus, Transport Phenomena, and contributed to mathematics tutorials for engineering students at Imperial College London and University of Cambridge. Created a popular online tutorial on MATLAB's FFT function.

Professional Affiliations:

• Associate Member, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) since 2011
• Member, London Mathematical Society (LMS) since 2013
• Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) since 2014