Simon John A. Malham

Simon John A. Malham is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in Mathematics. He has held roles including Director of Postgraduate Research and serves as an External Examiner for UG Mathematics programs at the University of Dundee and DIISCU. His career includes postdoctoral work at the University of Arizona (1993-1996), followed by positions at the University of Nottingham (1996-1998) and Imperial College London (1998-2000), before joining Heriot-Watt in 2000.

His research focuses on non-commutative integrable systems, coagulation phenomena, theoretical fluid mechanics, and stochastic differential systems. Key projects include exploring the integrability of non-commutative Kadomtsev-Petviashvili hierarchies and Smoluchowski coagulation models with applications in aerosols, polymer growth, and nonlinear optics. His work bridges algebraic structures, numerical methods, and physical applications.

Malham’s recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize Grassmannian flows, Pöppe triple systems, and algebraic frameworks for integrable equations. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like non-commutative systems and coagulation dynamics. His contributions span theoretical advancements and computational methodologies in nonlinear systems.

Grants & Collaborations: Engaged in interdisciplinary research with applications in physics and engineering. Collaborations include work on coagulation models with spatial diffusivity and algebraic structures in integrable systems.