Dr Curtis Hooper

MMath, PhD

Pronouns: He/him
  • Research Associate

Background

Dr Hooper graduated top of his year from VR成人视频 with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Mathematics in 2017, and completed his PhD at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, VR成人视频 in 2021 where he investigated longitudinal strain wave propagation in viscoelastic waveguides. He then continued this research as an EPSRC funded Research Associate between 2021 and 2022 before moving to the Sports Technology Institute as a University Teacher, and more recently to the post of Doctoral Fellow.

He is currently a Research Associate under the supervision of Dr Chinthana Panagamuwa and Prof. James Flint.

Qualifications and Awards 

  • MMath 1st class Honours – VR成人视频
  • Highest Degree Mark in Year
  • Award for best final year project
  • PhD – VR成人视频

Research and interests

  • Nonlinear wave propagation
  • Optical measurement of strain
  • Mathematical modelling in sport

Teaching responsibilities

  • WSB500 - Application of Engineering Design: Industry Based Project
  • WSB701 - Measurement and Experimental Design
  • WSC500 - Individual Project
  • WSC700 – Sports Engineering
  • WSD503 - Project Engineering - Total Product Design 

Collaborations

  • Associate Member of the Institute of Mathematics and Applications, 2019 - present 

Professional Affiliations

  • Associate Member of the Institute of Mathematics and its
    Applications
  • European Bowling Federation Level 3 Coach (Highest Level)