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Professor David Hughes

Professor David Hughes

  • Position: Professor
  • Areas of expertise: applied mathematics; fluid dynamics; magnetohydrodynamics; astrophysical and geophysical applications; instability theory; dynamo theory; turbulence; numerical modelling.
  • Email: D.W.Hughes@leeds.ac.uk
  • Phone: +44(0)113 343 5105
  • Location: 8.16 School of Mathematics

Research interests

I have research interests in various aspects of astrophysical and geophysical fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics.

<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Some research projects I'm currently working on, or have worked on, will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>

Qualifications

  • MA in Mathematics (Oxon) 
  • Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (Part III Maths) (Cantab)
  • PhD in Applied Mathematics (Cantab)

Student education

I teach modules in applied mathematics, and supervise undergraduates in various topics in fluid dynamics. 

Research groups and institutes

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Astrophysical and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Current postgraduate researchers

<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>