Early Career Researchers
Chair – Dr Robyn Goldsmith, Lecturer in Mathematics – University of Greenwich
Robyn is a Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Greenwich. She is also a Super Champion of the Knowledge Exchange Hub for the Mathematical Science and past-chair of the Early Career Mathematicians committee at the IMA.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Co-Chairs
Antuela Takou, Professor of Operations Research – Nottingham Business School
Corina Constantinescu, Professor of Mathematics – University of Liverpool
Business, Industry and Government
Chair – Dr Andy Harrison – QinetiQ
A Principal Data Scientist with over 30 years’ experience applying analytical methods, from mathematical optimisation to machine learning, to real-world problems. He has led the development of models and solutions that are embedded in operational systems and deliver measurable business value across sectors including defence, security, transport, energy, financial services, insurance, and higher education.
Andy is a Fellow of both the Operational Research Society and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, where he also serves as Vice President for Business, Industry and Government. In addition, he is Treasurer of the EURO Practitioners’ Forum, a pan-European network promoting best practice in the application of operational research.