Daniel Corken - Student Profile
Current Research Project: Mathematics of Infectious Diseases
We live in a world where infectious diseases are an ever-present topic of conversation. The post-COVID world has brought about an increased need for effective tools for investigating the effects of diseases to ensure we make the best decisions to limit the impact on a population. Mathematical models let us investigate different contributing factors in disease incidence which assist healthcare professionals implement the optimal interventions in limiting incidence. However, interventions come with a cost. Using cost-effectiveness modelling, we evaluate the economic impact of interventions, formulating a robust framework for disease prevention. During my PhD, I plan to implement various models to investigate the different aspects of gonorrhoea in Northern Ireland, ranging from antimicrobial resistance to how different demographics are affected.
Biography:
I started studying mathematics at Queen’s in 2019 and quickly pivoted towards an interest in statistics and operational research. During my final year dissertation, I got the chance to work with Gabor Kiss in the field of mathematical epidemiology, investigating the increase in gonorrhoea incidence in Northern Ireland. After graduating in July 2023 with a First Class Honours MMath in Mathematics and Statistics & Operational Research, I was offered the opportunity to carry on my work in mathematical epidemiology, which I began in October 2023.
Supervisors:
Dr Gabor Kiss and Dr Felicity Lamrock