The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge comprises the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP). It is housed in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences site in West Cambridge, alongside the Isaac Newton Institute. Many distinguished mathematicians have been members of the faculty.
Some current members
DPMMS Béla Bollobás John Coates Thomas Forster Timothy Gowers Peter Johnstone Imre Leader Gabriel Paternain
Statistical Laboratory John Aston Geoffrey Grimmett Frank Kelly Ioannis Kontoyiannis Richard Nickl James Norris Richard Samworth David Spiegelhalter Richard Weber
DAMTP Natalia Berloff, quantum fluids Gary Gibbons Julia Gog, professor of mathematical biology Raymond E. Goldstein Rich Kerswell Paul Linden Michael Green Peter Haynes, fluid dynamicist John Hinch, fluid dynamicist, retired 2014 Richard Jozsa Hugh Osborn John Papaloizou Malcolm Perry David Tong, theoretical physicist Paul Townsend Grae Worster, editor for the Journal of Fluid Mechanics Mihaela van der Schaar Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb
Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics The Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) was created in 1964 under the headship of Sir William Hodge. It was housed in a converted warehouse at 16 Mill Lane, adjacent to its sister department DAMTP, until its move around 2000 to the present Centre for Mathematical Sciences where it occupies Pavilions C, D, and E.
Heads of department 1964–1969 W. V. D. Hodge 1969–1984 J. W. S. Cassels 1984–1991 D. J. H. Garling 1991–1997 John H. Coates 1997–2002 W. B. R. Lickorish 2002–2007 Geoffrey Grimmett 2007–2014 Martin Hyland 2014–2018 Gabriel Paternain 2018–2023 James Norris since 2023 Ivan Smith
Statistical Laboratory The Statistical Laboratory is a Sub-Department of DPMMS. It was created in 1947 with accommodation in a "temporary hut", and was established on 21 March 1953 within the Faculty of Mathematics. It moved in 1958 to the basement of the new Chemistry Department in Lensfield Road, and then formed part of the new Department (DPMMS) in Mill Lane on its creation in 1964. It occupies Pavilion D of the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.
Directors of the Statistical Laboratory 1953–1956 John Wishart 1956–1957 Henry Daniels, Acting Director 1957–1960 Dennis Lindley 1960–1962 Morris Walker, Acting Director 1962–1973 David Kendall 1973–1987 Peter Whittle 1987–1991 David Williams 1991–1993 Frank Kelly 1994–2000 Geoffrey Grimmett 2000–2009 Richard Weber 2009–2017 James Norris 2017– Richard Samworth
Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) was founded by George Batchelor in 1959, and for many years was situated on Silver Street, in the former office buildings of Cambridge University Press. However since the opening of the Isaac Newton Institute in 1991, the Department has been located at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences (Cambridge). Theoretical Physics (including cosmology, relativity, and high energy physics) occupies most of Pavilion B, while Applied Mathematics (including fluid dynamics and solid mechanics) occupies most of Pavilions F, G, and H.
Heads of department 1959–1983 George Batchelor 1983–1991 Keith Moffatt 1991–2000 David Crighton 2000–2005 Timothy J. Pedley 2005–2015 Peter Haynes 2015–2020 Nigel Peake 2020–present Colm-Cille Patrick Caulfield
See also Mathematical Tripos Wrangler (University of Cambridge) List of Cambridge mathematicians Chairs associated with the Faculty: Lucasian Professor of Mathematics Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics Sadleirian Professor of Pure Mathematics Herchel Smith Professorship of Pure Mathematics Professorship of Mathematical Statistics Churchill Professorship of Mathematics of Information Professorship of Statistical Science Winton Professorship of the Public Understanding of Risk
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External links
On Google maps Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics website Statistical Laboratory website Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics website Cambridge Centre for Analysis website