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Robert Whittaker is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where he holds roles such as Director of Admissions for Mathematics and Y3/4 Teaching Coordinator. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2007) and postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford and Nottingham. He specializes in fluid mechanics, focusing on industrial, biological, and geophysical problems, particularly instabilities in elastic-walled tubes and soap film dynamics.
**Education**:
- PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2002–2006)
- MA in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2005)
- BA (Hons) Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2001)
**Research Interests**: His work applies continuum mechanics and asymptotic methods to problems like flow instabilities in blood vessels, tissue engineering, and geophysical convection. Collaborations span fluid-structure interaction and biomedical modeling. Key projects include EPSRC-funded studies on tube oscillations and Starling resistor dynamics.
**Awards**: Recognitions include the Mayhew Prize (2002) and Kilby Prize (2001) from Cambridge, and a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (2014).
**Teaching**: He teaches applied mathematics courses and supervises PhD projects. Current students include Daniel Netherwood and Kraig Wymer-Webb. Former advisees include Neil Deacon and Martin Walters.
**Grants & Projects**: Recent grants include an Anglian Water project (2019–2020) on oscillations in elastic tubes and an EPSRC-funded study (2016–2017) on high-frequency instabilities.
**Lab/Teams**: Active in the Fluids & Structures research group at UEA and collaborates internationally on applied mathematics problems through workshops and conferences.
