Mr Andrew Brown

  • Research Assistant (Mathematics)

email: Andrew.brown.3@glasgow.ac.uk
pronouns: He/him/his

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Biography

I am a recent PhD graduate in Applied Mathematics from the University of Glasgow, where I also completed my undergraduate MSci degree. I was recently appointed as a Research Assistant at the University of Glasgow, a role that includes delivering tutorials and lectures for a range of first- and second-year courses.

My broad research interests lie in multiscale modelling and mathematical biology. I am particularly focused on developing novel, clinically applicable mathematical methods to help clinicians better evaluate the effectiveness of patient treatments.

In the short term, I aim to secure a postdoctoral position or research fellowship to further advance my work and contribute high-impact publications to the field.

Research interests

My primary research interest lies in multiscale modeling of soft tissue tearing, with a particular focus on phenomena such as aortic dissections and ACL injuries. This work involves the development of novel material failure models and the adaptation of cutting-edge techniques in multiscale modeling. These models enable the simulation of a wide range of soft tissue tearing scenarios, providing insights into how variations in tissue properties influence the progression and severity of tears. The complexity of these simulations also necessitates the development of new numerical methods and computational tools—an area that is also central to my research.

My secondary research focus is on microvascular fluid flow. By modeling the movement of fluids through biological tissues, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of drug delivery mechanisms. This work also employs a multiscale modeling approach, which allows us to examine how microscopic changes in tissue structure affect macroscopic fluid and drug transport. Ultimately, we hope that as these models become increasingly accurate, they can evolve into clinical tools that help healthcare providers predict and optimize treatment outcomes.

Teaching

I lecture Maths 1C, also known as Introduction to Calculus, a course designed for non-mathematics students seeking to understand the practical applications of calculus. In addition, I deliver tutorials across several subjects, including multivariate calculus, linear algebra, mechanics, numerical methods, and mathematical methods.