David Hodgson
david_ hodgson1991@hotmail.co.uk
20 Canal Boulevard, London
NW1 9AQ
Education
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CoMPLEX, University College London
London, United Kingdom
MRes/PhD Programme in Modelling Biological Complexity
September 2014 - Present
– Fully funded MRes program focussing on mathematical applications in biological processes.
Mini-Research Projects undertaken.
∗ Title: Mathematical modelling of neuronal growth in Nerve Guidance Conduits.
Supervisors: Dr. James Phillips (UCL) and Dr. Rebecca Shipley (UCL).
∗ Title: Modelling muscle growth in vitro: a finite element analysis.
Supervisors: Dr. Ryo Torii (UCL) and Prof. Vivek Medura (UCL).
∗ Title: Will HAART lead to more virulent HIV strains?
Supervisors: Dr Katie Atkins (LSHTM), Dr Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths (UCL) and Dr Stephane Hue
(LSHTM).
Summer Research Project.
∗ Title: Should the elderly be vaccinated against the flu?
Supervisors: Marc Baguelin (PHE), Dr Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths (UCL), Dr Katie Atkins (LSHTM).
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Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
MSc. Biophysical Sciences (Distinction.)
September 2013 - September 2014
– Intense lecture courses in undergraduate life science topics. Including Molecular Cell Biology, Making
Organic Molecules and a Practical Course in Basic Biological Techniques.
– Advanced specialised mathematics modules in Macromolecular Dynamics, Soft Matter and Biological
Physics and Bayesian Inference and System Biology.
Summer Research Project.
∗ Title: Markov Chain modelling of DNA damage and repair.
Supervisor: Ostap Hryniv.
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University College London
London, United Kingdom
B.Sc. Mathematics (First Class Honours)
September 2010 - June 2013
– Overall Mark - 83.
– Foundational areas of study included Analysis, Linear Algebra, Advanced Calculus, Applied
Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Complex Analysis, Groups and Rings, Analytical Dynamics, Advanced
Methods for Mathematicians.
– Advanced third year areas of study; Measure Theory, Functional Analysis, Multivariable Analysis,
Analytic Number Theory, Algebraic Number Theory, Elliptic Curves and Differential Geometry.
Prior Pursglove College
Guisborough, North Yorkshire
A Levels
September 2008 - June 2010
– A2 Mathematics - A*
– A2 Further Mathetics - A*
– A2 Chemistry - A*
– A2 Biology - A
– Extended Project Qualification, essay title “Tessellation of polygons in two and three dimensional planes."
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• Volunteered in the Student Mentoring Scheme in Year 13 in Mathematics and Chemistry, whereby I was
assigned a struggling Year 12 Student and helped them through AS material.
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Newlands School FCJ
Middlesbrough, Teesside
GCSEs
September 2003 - June 2008
– Achieved 12 GCSEs, 7 at A* and the rest at an A
– Part of the student council, voicing the opinions of fellow class mates monthly to the head teacher of the
school.
– Worked as a Pupil Librarian devoting most lunchtimes to running of the school library including; issuing
books, shelving, creating displays for walls etc.
Work Experience
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UCLU
University College London
Bar Supervisor
September 2014 - Present.
– Promoted to a Bar Supervisor role, supervising a bar team of up to 8 people.
– Duties include dealing with security, changing Barrels, cashing up tills and stock taking. All the while still
performing all general bar staff duties with the upmost confidence and precision.
UCLU
University College London
Bar Staff
September 2012 - June 2013
– Bar staff at busy student union, requiring me to work most evenings in extremely busy environment,
often unsupervised.
– Duties included serving customer and preparing drinks quickly and efficiently, without compromising
quality; maintaining the cleanliness and presentability of the bar, and restocking bottles and spirits.
UCL Shop
University College London
Sales Advisor
June 2012 - Present
– Sales assistant at university on-site shop, replenishing stock such as UCL merchandise and student
equiptment.
– Trained cashier, serving large volume of people in a busy environment, while providing excellent
customer service to staff and students.
Further Mathematics Support Program
University College London
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
September 2011 - June 2012
– Helping sixth form student through open days, explaining and demonstrating how to complete A level
mathematics questions.
– Preparing and presenting material to classes for student taking the Cambridge STEP papers.
Tesco Stores
Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough
Deli Counter Customer Advisor
January 2009 - June 2009
– Maintaining high levels of hygiene, including cleaning of all surfaces, fridges, machinery, floors and
counters.
– Providing excellent, friendly service to customers requesting meats and cheeses and providing them with
accurate quantities, hygienic packaging and quick service
– Replenishing stocks when low, constantly managing and checking sell-by dates on all foods and
maintaining very high levels of hygiene
Tesco Stores
Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough
Day Replenishment Staff
September 2008 - December 2008
– Providing excellent, friendly service to customers requesting the location of various items, ambiguity over
price of items and checking stock room for various items.
– Replenishment of stock on shelves, pricing, shelf labelling and store rearrangement under tight deadlines.
St Mary’s College
Assistant Librarian
Easterside, Middlesbrough
February 2007
– Work experience in local college library. Learnt clerical skills including issuing/shelving of resources,
monitoring students use of computers and issuing classroom bookings for teachers.
Skills
• Computing
– Proficiency in Python, HTML, Latex, CSS and Mathematica.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages - Word and Excel.)
• Musically
– Achieved Grade 8 piano, Grade 5 Violin and Grade 5 recorder.
– Was lead violinist for several years in Cleveland Youth Orchestra and Newlands School Orchestra.
– Performed in various national piano competitions over 7 years, performed in churches at weddings,
funeral etc.
Volunteering
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Gensis Housing
Camden, London
Diversity and Inclusion Research and Policy Volunteer
June 2015 - Present
– Volunteer position at a housing association, advising on policy by analysing data regarding the diversity
of clients.
UCL Outreach Scheme
Voluntary Mentoring
– Volunteered in various schools in London teaching Mathematics
Camden, London
October 2010 - June 2012