martyn amos
Biography
I graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Coventry University in 1993, before earning a Ph.D. in DNA computing in 1997, from the University of Warwick. I then held a Leverhulme Special Research Fellowship at the University of Liverpool, before taking up permanent academic appointments, first at Liverpool (2000-2002) and then the University of Exeter (2002-2006). I moved to Manchester in the summer of 2006.
Research Interests
My research interests span both computer science and biology; I lead the Novel Computation Group, members of which pursue work on agent-based simulation, computer architecture, biological computing and collective dynamics. I also have several editorial/advisory roles. Details of current research, publications and funding are here.
Teaching and Administration
My main teaching commitments centre on programming (years 1 and 2). I also supervise undergraduate and M.Sc. projects. I serve as the external examiner for two HE colleges, and sit on the Departmental Learning Developments Group. Further details of teaching and admin are here.
Public Engagement
I'm deeply committed to encouraging dialogue between the public and scientists. One of my published books is a "popular science" treatment of bio-computing, and I give occasional talks and interviews. I hold a University Public Engagement Fellowship (throughout 2009), and I work on the Departmental Schools Liaison Initiative. Further details of these activities are here.