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Professor Stephen Langdon is a faculty member at Brunel University London, holding the position of Professor of Mathematics and serving as Associate PVC for Academic Planning & Strategic Projects. His academic career includes over 15 years at the University of Reading, where he was Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for five years. He also served as Interim Executive Dean of the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences at Brunel from 2022 to 2024.
Education:
- PhD in Numerical Analysis, University of Bath (1999)
- BA in Mathematics, Oxford University (1994)
- Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice, University of Reading (2009)
Research Interests:
Professor Langdon's research is centered in Numerical Analysis, with a strong focus on the development, analysis, and implementation of numerical methods for partial differential equations. His work encompasses:
- Boundary integral and finite element methods
- High-frequency scattering problems in acoustics and electromagnetics
- Fluid flow in porous media
- Computational modeling of tumor growth
- Machine learning applications in numerical methods
Publications Overview:
His recent work includes modeling helicopter rotor-induced particle-fluid interactions, developing frequency-independent numerical methods for far-field scattering, and advancing high-frequency boundary element methods. These publications span journals such as AIAA Journal, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, and IMA Journal of Numerical Analysis.
Teaching and Supervision:
He teaches MA2690 - Professional Development and Project Work and actively supervises PhD students in areas aligned with his research interests. He welcomes prospective PhD applicants in numerical analysis, PDEs, and related computational fields.
Contact:
- Email: stephen.langdon@brunel.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1895 266554
- Office: Tower A 030, Brunel University London
