Department of Mathematics • University of Manchester

Professor in Applied Mathematics

I develop and analyze numerical methods for stochastic systems and Bayesian computation, with applications in biology, materials science, geosciences, and statistics.

Manchester, UK · simon.cotter@manchester.ac.uk

Simon Cotter

What I work on

Numerical Methods for Stochastic Systems

Algorithms with provable accuracy and efficiency for challenging scientific problems.

Bayesian Computation & Inference

Recovering hidden parameters and structure from indirect or noisy data.

Applications in Science & Engineering

Quantifying confidence in predictions for decision‑making under uncertainty.