The Mathematician's Expertise

The mathematics behind industrial processes is usually hidden and its worth is often ignored. Mathematicians are adept problem-solvers. They enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Their talents and expertise include ...

• the art of asking probing questions to reveal and clarify the nature of the problem
• breaking the problem up into workable pieces
• constructing the mathematical framework
• using the language and tool-box of mathematics to find methods and solutions
• translating the results back into the industry context, so that recommendations can be made and effective technology-transfer can be carried out.