Applied Mathematics - Structured
The research activity of the discipline covers a range of topics in both Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, with particular emphasis on dynamical systems, numerical methods, quantum computation, conformal field theory, modelling and mathematics of biology.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
Structured PhD) Applied Mathematics - 4 years (full-time.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enter on a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD you must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree or presented such evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of your fitness.
Further information
Fees: EU
€5,750 p.a. (€5,890 including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€15,000 p.a. (€15,140 including levy) 2024/25
Extra Information
EU Part time: Year 1 €4,250 p.a. (€4,390 including levy) 2024/25
All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Course Overview
All PhD students in the College of Science will enrol in a Structured PhD.
The research activity of the discipline covers a range of topics in both Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. These include solid mechanics and elasticity, numerical methods, quantum computation, conformal field theory, materials modelling, and mathematical biology. Members of the discipline are involved in joint projects with other research units within the University, such as the Stokes Cluster for Applied Mathematics or the Biomechanics Research Centre.
Research Areas:
Elastic waves and stability, nonlinear solid biomechanics;
Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, Computer Algebra, Tropical Geometry;
Mathematics of diffusion, modelling and analysis of impurity diffusion mechanisms in semiconductors;
Multibody system dynamics, numerical bifurcation analysis, piecewise smooth dynamical systems;
Vertex Operator Algebras and Conformal Field Theory, Monstrous Moonshine, Riemann Surfaces;
Biological Membranes, Artificial Muscles, Electro-active Polymers, Morphogenesis & Growth.
Find a Supervisor / PhD Project
If you are still looking for a potential supervisor or PhD project or would like to identify the key research interests of our academic staff and researchers, you can use our online portal to help in that search at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/findasupervisor/
Mary Kelly
T +353 91 492 332
E mary.kelly@universityofgalway
www.maths.nuigalway.ie