Bio
I am a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at the University of Cambridge. I am best known for my work in formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation, which have become foundational to the field of classical mechanics. I have contributed to the development of calculus, optics, and the study of planetary motion, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of the natural world.
I am also a fellow of the Royal Society, where I have held various roles, including serving as its president for many years. My research has been published in numerous scientific journals and books, including my seminal work Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, in which I outlined the principles of motion and gravitation that bear my name.
Educations
Open positions
I am currently seeking dedicated students to join my studies in mathematics, natural philosophy, and optics. If you are interested in learning and contributing to these fields, please feel free to reach out.
- For prospective students: Each year, I welcome a select number of students who wish to pursue in-depth studies in the principles of mathematics and natural philosophy. I encourage you to contact me at least a year prior to when you hope to begin, to discuss your interests and potential paths of study.
- For visiting students or apprentices: I invite applications from young scholars interested in practical learning through extended study. Those from esteemed institutions who can commit to at least six months are encouraged to apply, as a thorough immersion is ideal for making meaningful progress.
News
- [1687-07-05] "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" published!!!
- [1686-12-01] Presented findings on the laws of motion to the Royal Society.
- [1685-09-14] Invited to give a lecture series at the University of Cambridge on gravitation.
- [1684-06-20] Participated in a scientific discussion on optics and light with prominent scholars at the Royal Society.
- [1683-11-30] Awarded Fellowship by the Royal Society in recognition of contributions to mathematics and natural philosophy.
- [1682-10-11] Published papers on calculus in the Philosophical Transactions.
- [1681-04-18] Secured a grant from the Royal Mint to improve coinage techniques.
- [1680-09-23] Delivered lecture on planetary motion and celestial mechanics.
- [1679-05-06] Conducted an experiment on the refraction of light through prisms, leading to groundbreaking discoveries.
- [1678-03-15] Announced a new collaboration with Edmund Halley on celestial observations.
Projects
Selected Publications
Perception-Aware Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Robot NavigationInternational Journal of Robotics Research, 42, 503-522. doi: 10.1177/02783649231100377
Opticks: A Treatise on the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of LightAutonomous Robots, 46, 367-390. doi: 10.1007/s10514-022-10077-y
On the Motion of Bodies in an OrbitRobotics and Autonomous Systems, 172, 104589. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2023.104589
Professional Services
- International Journal of Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation
- Journal of Engineering Mathematics
- Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics
- International Journal of Theoretical Physics
- IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV)
- European Conference on Mathematical Physics (ECMP)
- International Workshop on Machine Learning and Optimization (IWML)
- IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks and Applications (ICNNA)
- Editorial Board, Journal of Scientific Computing
- Member of the Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Applied Mathematics
Contact
- [email protected]
- Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TQ, England