Term: 2026

The goal of our research is to understand how metabolic status is sensed and responded to by cells. We are taking multiple biochemical, genetic and cellular approaches to this problem.

Host: Andrew Dillin
Home Institution: University of Utah

My research focuses on geophysical fluid dynamics and climate science, with a particular interest in small-scale processes such as oceanic internal waves and atmospheric clouds. Although these phenomena occur on small scales, they can exert significant influence on the larger climate system. For example, internal waves transport energy and momentum, affecting ocean water masses and, consequently, global ocean circulation. Similarly, clouds interact with atmospheric radiation, shaping Earth’s energy balance and influencing the global climate. The overarching aim of my work is to advance our...

My research group is developing new transition metal catalysts for small molecule activation and oxidative functionalization reactions by employing systems that can stabilize transition metals in unusual oxidation states. We have also shown that these unique compounds are key intermediates in cross-coupling reactions and biomimetic oxidative transformations. In addition, my group is studying the role of metal ions in the aggregation of amyloid peptides implicated in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, and we are developing multifunctional therapeutic and multimodal...

My research investigates the dynamical interactions of astrophysical systems. I apply analytical and computational methods to study the formation, evolution, and habitability of planetary systems. Additionally, I also explore high-energy regimes, investigating the origin and interactions of compact objects as sources of gravitational waves, as well as the tidal disruption and dynamical interactions of stars near supermassive black holes.

Host: Eugene Chiang
Home Institution: Georgia Tech

My research focuses on the mathematical modelling of complex systems, emphasizing pattern formation, dynamics, and stability. I am particularly interested in biological systems from morphogenesis and growth to brain modelling as well as smart active materials, and the mathematical foundations of mechanics.

Host: Oliver O'Reilly
Home Institution: University of Oxford

I am Professor of Applied Statistics at the University of Oxford and Visiting Professor of Statistical Epidemiology at Imperial College London School of Public Health. I study the transmission and control of infectious diseases, with an emphasis on real-time outbreak response. I work on diseases of animals as well as humans, which makes zoonotic pathogens particularly interesting as they transmit both within and between human and animal populations. I have broader interests in ecology and conservation, stemming from (but not limited by) my disease-related interests. Finally, I am interested in...