About us
Message from the Head of Department - Prof Axel Gandy
Welcome to the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London, a modern Maths Department! As part of one of the world's most prestigious universities, our department has established itself as a leader on the global stage, consistently ranking among the very best.
While we function as a unified department, we are organised in four Sections:
Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics
We pride ourselves on nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive culture. Staff and students at all levels are encouraged to realize their full potential, and your growth is our success.
With about 100 academic staff members, our community thrives on collaboration and intellectual curiosity. Our size allows us to:
- Lead the world in ground-breaking contributions across Mathematics and Statistics
- Innovate by identifying ways Mathematics can revolutionize science, economy, and society
- Create lasting solutions to complex mathematical problems through the development and application of novel tools
Join us in our commitment to excellence through numerous international initiatives such as the CNRS-Imperial de Moivre Research Laboratory and the Imperial-TU Munich Mathematical Sciences Hub.
Are you seeking a career in research or industry? Our doors are open! There is an immense demand for highly qualified mathematicians and statisticians, and we have a wide array of programs to meet that need. Explore our:
- three and four-year undergraduate teaching programmes
- joint Maths and Computing programme
- five MSc courses
- extensive PhD programme
- including EPSRC-funded places in various Centres for Doctoral Training
Your passion for mathematics and statistics will find a home with us. Join the Imperial College London's Department of Mathematics and become part of a community that thrives on creativity, exploration, and ambition. Let's shape the future together!
Our History
Robert Hunt - Father of the Department
Robert Willis - Lecturer in Applied Mechanics 1853-1868
Thomas Minchin Goodeve - First Professor 1869-1894
John Perry Professor 1896-1913
Andrew Russell Forsyth - Chief Professor 1913-1923
Forsyth and Staff, 1913
Alfred North Whitehead - Chief Professor 1923-1924
Sydney Chapman
Find out more about the Chapman Fellowships
Autocode and The Imperial College Computing Engine
One of the first high-level programming languages, Autocode, was invented at Imperial.
See also: The Imperial College Computing Engine