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Issac Newton

Professor

President of the Royal Society

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.

Education

1661.9 - 1665.7
BA in Mathematics, Natural Philosophy
Trinity College, University of Cambridge
1667.9 - 1669.7
Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics, Natural Philosophy
Trinity College, University of Cambridge
1671.9 - 1672.7
Royal Society Membership in Experimental Physics, Optics
Royal Society, London
1675.9 - 1676.9
Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Mathematics, Gravitation Theory
University of Cambridge

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

1684.2 - 1687.2
引力与天体力学原理研究
Role: 主持
Funding: 英国皇家学会资助
1672.8 -1675.3
Optical Experiments on the Nature of Light and Color
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: Cambridge University Fellowship
1668.2 -1671.2
Studies on the Reflecting Telescope
Role: Project Contributor
Funding: Royal Society of London
1666.1 -1668.1
Mathematical Principles of Calculus Development
Role: Core Researcher
Funding: Private Patronage by Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax

Selected Publications

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Newton, I.#, Halley, E.#, Hooke, R.*, Wren, C.. (2023).Perception-Aware Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Robot NavigationInternational Journal of Robotics Research, 42, 503-522. doi: 10.1177/02783649231100377
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Newton, I.#, Hooke, R.#, Huygens, C.*, Leibniz, G. W.. (2022).Opticks: A Treatise on the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of LightAutonomous Robots, 46, 367-390. doi: 10.1007/s10514-022-10077-y
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Newton, I.*, Wren, C.#, Flamsteed, J.#. (2024).On the Motion of Bodies in an OrbitRobotics and Autonomous Systems, 172, 104589. doi: 10.1016/j.robot.2023.104589
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Professional Services

    Technical Reviewer for Journals
    • International Journal of Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation
    • Journal of Engineering Mathematics
    • Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics
    • International Journal of Theoretical Physics
    Technical Reviewer for Conferences/Workshops
    • 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 Memberships
    • Editorial Board, Journal of Scientific Computing
    • Member of the Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Applied Mathematics

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