Projects per year
Overview
Organisation profile
Research group leads: Dr Nathan Broomhead, Dr Matthew Craven, Dr Julian Stander, and Dr B. King
The MCS cluster conducts research in areas ranging from pure and applied mathematics, statistics, machine learning and AI, to theoretical physics, including quantum computing and nuclear and particle physics.
MCS’s research is interdisciplinary, and underpins efforts to tackle real-world problems like disease epidemiology or sustainable energy production as well as fundamental questions such as the origins of the Higgs boson, particle physics in strong electromagnetic fields, or the mathematical and geometrical foundations of data science.
MCS’s research supports major international experiments at CERN, Fermilab, DESY, the European XFEL and the UK's Central Laser Facility. Members of MCS provide considerable technical expertise and leadership to the HPC infrastructure, supporting research efforts across the University of Plymouth.
Research Areas
- Pure mathematics
- Applied mathematics
- Statistics
- Machine learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Theoretical physics
- Quantum computing
- Nuclear physics
- Particle physics
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Profiles
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Professor Alex Belton
- School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Head of School and substantive Professor of Mathematics
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Person: Academic (Research)
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Dr Nathan Broomhead
- School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Person: Academic (Research)
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Dr Matthew Craven
- School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Associate Head of School (UG Education)
- Cyber Security, Communications & Network Research Group
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Person: Academic (Research)
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Partnering for choice and change: Education for social equity
Gibson, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Khan, A. (PI - Principal Investigator), Besinis, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Wei, Y. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Belton, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
22/02/24 → 1/09/25
Project: Research
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Embedding Systems Inclusion for Neurodiverse and Disables Students in Engineering
Simmonds, D. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Lavelle, M. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Outram, N. J. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Khan, A. (PI - Principal Investigator), Besinis, A. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Wei, Y. (CoI - Co-Investigator) & Craven, M. (CoI - Co-Investigator)
1/04/22 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
Research output
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A comparative study of word embedding techniques for classification of star ratings
McNeile, C., Wojtys, M. & Abdelmotaleb, H., 1 Feb 2026, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 297, Part A, 129037.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing offshore wind resource assessment through neural network-based HF radar data analysis
Martzikos, N., Craven, M., Walker, D. & Conley, D., 1 Jan 2026, In: Renewable Energy. 256, Part G, 124547.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Downloads (Pure) -
Hybrid Ensemble and Deep Learning Architectures for Advanced Persistent Threat Detection
Tijjani, S. I., Ghita, B., Clarke, N. & Craven, M., 14 Feb 2026, 2025 IEEE 16th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON). Paul, R. (ed.). IEEE, p. 34-40 7 p. 11381046Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceedings published in a book › peer-review
Activities
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Astronomy shows in the Immersive Vision Theatre
McNeile, C. (Speaker)
17 Dec 2024 → 18 Dec 2024Activity: Contribution to engagement › Education outreach (e.g., school engagement or open days)
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Particle Physics Master Class
McNeile, C. (Speaker), Drach, V. (Speaker) & Vadacchino, D. (Speaker)
11 Mar 2025Activity: Contribution to engagement › Education outreach (e.g., school engagement or open days)
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Festival of Physics
McNeile, C. (Speaker), Drach, V. (Contributor) & Edwards, J. (Contributor)
4 Oct 2025Activity: Contribution to engagement › Education outreach (e.g., school engagement or open days)