GCHQ Prize for the Best Presentation

We are grateful to GCHQ for once again sponsoring a prize for the best presentation at the conference.

The GCHQ Prize for the Best Presentation at TMT 2021 was awarded to:

Yanqi Cheng - Mathematical modelling of the development of the vertebrate neural tube

A very well-presented and enthusiastic talk that had a good explanation of the real-world behaviour that she's modelling, why the model she used was appropriate, and the iterative set up of the model from basic principles up to the macro parameters. Particularly good graphs at the end too showing the results she's managed to achieve. The use of subtitles and interaction in the chat was effective at the start, and then she dealt with the technical fault very well. Also explained very well what work she had done herself.

The following talks (listed in the order of the presentations) were awarded an Honourable Mention:

Yousra Idichchou - The Need for Generality

Overall a fun talk that dealt with complicated ideas in an innovative and entertaining way, taking us from simple thought experiments to deep questions about the mathematical universe. Big topics were introduced admirably, and the well-designed slides augmented and complemented the journey she took us through.

Oscar Holroyd - Adaptive Grid Methods for Mechanically Controlled Falling Liquid Films

This talk's narrative was particularly good, starting with introducing the problem and the motivation behind using the Benney equation, grounding the limitations in real-world terms, and explaining the steps taken to produce the current solution. Also a good use of diagrams and explanations of them, and nice ideas about potential future work.

Other shortlisted talks (listed in the order of the conference schedule) were:

Finley Wilde - Magical Matrices

Kaiynat Mirza - Data-driven computational mechanics and machine learning

Muhiyud-Dean Mirza, - The Applications of Elliptic Curves in Cryptography

Sheeru Shamsi - Motion of Membrane Resting On A Fluid Half-Space

Criteria:

The communication skills, style and delivery of the presentation will be a deciding factor in the outcome. The criteria for shortlisting were as follows:

1. Evidence of an excellent understanding of the mathematics involved in the problem proposed.

2. Evidence of collaboration and team work either with your peers, with your tutors or with outside contacts.

3. An understanding of current research in the area examined and an indication of further research that could be undertaken.

4. An innovative approach to a standard problem.