
Katherine Tant
Research Fellow and Lecturer, Department of Mathematics University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland, British
Katy is a research fellow and lecturer working at the interface of mathematics and engineering. Her research focuses on applying new mathematics to problems arising in non-destructive evaluation, optimal design for re-manufacturing, geophysics, environmental engineering and additive manufacturing. She is committed to promoting the role of mathematics in tackling real-world challenges and, in 2016, she co-published the book UK Success Stories in Industrial Mathematics, which showcased research that had resulted in positive industrial, societal and environmental impact. Outside of work, Katy enjoys hiking in the Scottish mountains, taking ballet classes, seeing the world and sitting down with a good book!