Abstract :

Traveling is an indispensable aspect of our modern life. We travel every day; to our workplaces, to our schools, and to our home. Surprisingly, Mathematics is behind it. From GPS navigation to city planning, mathematics is playing a vital role in enhancing our daily life. In this talk, I am going to show how mathematics can be used to improve our traffic and transport.

Education

2012-present PH.D. in Mathematics, University of Oxford
2008-2012 M.S. in Mathematics, University of Oxford(1st Class)
2005-2008 B.S. ACG Senior College, Auckland, New Zealand

Professional Activities

• 2014-present National Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Researcher
• 2013-2014 Mathmatical Institute Teaching Assistant
• 2013-2014 MPLS Divisional Graduate Joint Consultative Forum – Student Representative
• 2013 Pint of Sciece – Pub Event Manager
• 2012-2014 Consultative committee for Graduate – Ph.D Student Representative
• 2011-2014 Marcus’Marvellous Mathemagician – Student Volunteer
• 2011-2012 Mathematic Undergraduate Representative Committee(MURC) – 4th Year Representative
• 2010-2011 Oxford University Korea Society – President

Awars & Honors

• 2012 1st Class Examination Prize, Wadham College
• 2009 1st Class Scholarship for Academic Exellence, Walham College
• 2007 Senior Scholars for Year 13, ACG Senior College
• 2007 Top 100 in Eton Press Senior Mathematics Competition New Zealand
• 2007 Top prize in Austaralian Mathematics Copetition
• 2006-2007 Top in New Zealand in ICAS Mathematics Competition