Applied Mathematician, Helen Wilson | The Human Podcast #11

Helen Wilson is a professor of applied mathematics and the head of department at UCL. Helen’s research focuses on complex fluids.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcast/GUEST:Helen’s Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HelenWilsonMathematicianHelen’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/profhelenwilsonHelen’s Academic Page - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucahhwi/ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Early life4:35 - Undergraduate at Cambridge6:37 - PhD at Cambridge10:29 - Applied & Pure Mathematics17:35 - Moving to America18:57 - Return to England19:30 - Research Into Complex Fluids25:14 - Becoming Head of Department30:37 - Teaching32:40 - Chocolate Fountain Research35:53 - Life Outside Mathematics38:32 - Influence of Susan Brown39:42 - What’s Exciting About Mathematics43:15 - Future PlansGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]