Dr Nira Chamberlain, Principal Consultant, was appointed President of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), the UK’s largest professional and learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians, on 01 January 2020. #InsideAtkins took the opportunity to speak with Nira about his career highlights thus far, the role he plays in Atkins, a member of the AtkinsRéalis group, and what inspires him as a mathematician.
Can you tell us a about your role within the business?
What does a typical day of yours involve?
What benefits can machine learning algorithms like the ones you design bring to our clients?
What would you say is the proudest moment in your career so far?
What inspired you to be a mathematician?
Have you got any role models?
What do you think is the biggest misconception about mathematicians?
What do you like doing outside of work? Any hidden talents?
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