From curiosity to contribution
During his PhD, Matt is keen to explore foundational questions around computability and mathematical limits.
“One concept I’d love to explore further is the decidability of computational problems. There are many problems that can’t be solved within our current system of axioms, and understanding this has profound consequences for how algorithms are developed.”
For Matt, the true impact of research lies in its ability to support future discovery.
“To me, research impact is about how far other people can build on your work. Progress depends on standing on the shoulders of giants, and the goal should always be to continue that cycle rather than work in isolation.”
Looking ahead, Matt hopes his research will help establish new links between traditionally separate areas of mathematics.
“My broader aim is to create a framework connecting computability theory and partial differential equations – an area that’s still relatively unexplored but increasingly relevant, especially given the rapid growth of interest in computability driven by AI.”
Opening doors through NextGen
As a G-Research Scholar, Matt is looking forward to engaging more closely with industry and learning from peers across disciplines.
“I’m particularly excited about the Spring into Quant Finance event. It’ll be a great opportunity to learn more about the industry and meet new people.”
Outside of mathematics, Matt enjoys stepping into a different discipline altogether.
