PhD Student,
CRT in Foundations of Data Science,
Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
University of Limerick, Ireland.
0000-0001-7060-4852Hi! I'm Ben, a PhD student at the University of Limerick researching geometric integrators under the supervision of Dr. Alan Hegarty. Specifically, my work is focused on the development of structure-preserving geometric numerical methods, which find applications in various fields such as astrophysics, optics and electrodynamics.
I graduated from the University of Limerick in 2021 with a BSc in Mathematics and Physics before moving to the University of Galway to begin an MSc by Research in Experimental Physics. In August 2023, I returned to the University of Limerick to pursue a PhD in Applied Mathematics. Specifically, my research is focused on developing geometric particle-in-cell methods for problems in plasma physics.
In September 2024, I was elected president of the University of Limerick SIAM Student Chapter, organising the 2025 IMS & Irish SIAM Student Chapter Conference and scheduling weekly Short Informal Maths (SIM) talks by the department's postgraduate students. I also host regular outreach events with local secondary schools and with Limerick Astronomy Club.
Outside of my research, I'm often found running, reading sci-fi classics or knee-deep in a pile of Lego. I'm also partial to a strong cup of coffee or a game of fetch with a spoiled springer spaniel named Ted.
