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My work focusses on developing and analysing mathematical models of physical processes arising in practical problems and interpreting the results into their original context. The majority of my work takes place on the interface between mathematics, industry and other sciences, namely; physics, chemistry, engineering and biology. Areas of application that I have worked on/am working in, include; (i) lithium-ion batteries; (ii) organic and hybrid (particularly perovskite) solar cells; (iii) signal propogation in axons, and; (iv) fluid flow in glass manufacture. Working in these areas I have naturally developed keen interests in the following arenas of mathematics: (a) differential (and integro-differential) equations; (b) asymptotic/perturbation methods; (c) numerical methods/scientific computation; (d) continuum mechanics (both solid and fluid); (e) free boundary problems; (f) homogenisation and upscaling in multiscale systems, and; (g) Monte Carlo simulation.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A fast and accurate method for inferring solid-state diffusivity in lithium-ion battery active materials
Gumrukcuoglu, A. E., Burridge, J., O'Regan, K., Kendrick, E. & Foster, J., 1 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 153, Part B, 15 p., 120831.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multiscale model for espresso brewing: Asymptotic analysis and numerical simulation
Grudeva, Y., Moroney, K. M. & Foster, J. M., 27 May 2025, (Early online) In: European Journal of Applied Mathematics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamics of liquid infiltration into an espresso bed using time-resolved micro-computed tomography: Insights from experiment and modeling
Foster, J., Lee, W., Moroney, K., Prjamkov, D., Salamon, M., Smith, A., Petrassem-De-Sousa, J. & Vynnycky, M., 28 Jan 2025, In: Physics of Fluids. 37, 1, 21 p., 013383.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles through mathematical modelling
Foster, J. M., 23 Apr 2025, More UK Success Stories in Industrial Mathematics. Aston, P. J. (ed.). 1st ed. Springer Cham, p. 87-93 7 p. (Mathematics in Industry; vol. 42).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Multiple scales homogenisation of a porous viscoelastic material with rigid inclusions: application to lithium-ion battery electrodes
Foster, J., Galvis Rodriguez, A. F., Protas, B. & Chapman, J., 1 Jun 2025, In: Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 199, 27 p., 106072.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning optimal forms of constitutive relations characterizing ion intercalation from data in mathematical models of lithium-ion batteries
Daniel, L. (Creator), Sahu, S. (Creator), Sanders, K. J. (Creator), Goward, G. R. (Creator), Foster, J. (Creator) & Protas, B. (Creator), The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 30 Sept 0007
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c02915, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c02915?goto=supporting-info
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Supplementary Information - Investigating the effect of the separation of scales in reduced order battery modelling: Implications on the validity of the Newman model
Squires, I. (Creator), Foster, J. (Supervisor), Galvis Rodriguez, A. F. (Creator) & Copper, S. (Supervisor), IOP Publishing, 20 May 2024
DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/ad48be, https://content.cld.iop.org/journals/1945-7111/171/5/050536/revision2/jesad48besupp1.pdf?Expires=1765349807&Signature=DSqMRK2ra0cMOfRt8Zs92SvR5j4JlomISubGNrQl76wW4NmDUifQne~c8qPZc-mU9-Bbs6~LcBbpnTNiovp3iOovCjCOYYGbw1-u0Ynf0jPKhEXeY~v~hiNY1-tdJdnbpCd3znSmym6ZazJWPXc3YO6PjsXlY0ZNSzwMhHn302mWwofa2rQbTBXDgM9Dex5xCDmLiFsJxbExZt1zihe2uug90XKuMQBc1hbJ9lYk4ap7wrjKe0dQ92gTALvTpOD9fucR6UqMCV-m20XDFv~ZECU~BgY7tQSDfKkSlMjHP32Bwf-eNQxwfNgN-Iv0Vk-xPyqpVrODT0O7etn41P125Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KL1D8TIY3N7T8
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Multiscale stiffness characterisation of both healthy andosteoporotic subject-specific bone tissue
Prada, D. (Creator), Galvis Rodriguez, A. (Contributor), Miller, J. (Contributor), Foster, J. (Supervisor) & Zavaglia, C. (Supervisor), Mendeley Data, 2 Sept 2022
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Data availability for statement for 'Bifurcations of self-similar solutions for reversing interfaces in the slow diffusion equation with strong absorption'.
Foster, J. (Creator), Gysbers, P. (Creator), King, J. R. (Creator) & Pelinovsky, D. E. (Creator), IOP Publishing, 12 Jul 2018
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Data availability statement for 'Binder migration during drying of lithium-ion battery electrodes: modelling and comparison to experiment'.
Font, F. (Creator), Protas, B. (Creator), Richardson, G. (Creator) & Foster, J. (Creator), Elsevier BV, 30 Apr 2018
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Ultra-fast physics-based battery models with degradation leveraging machine learning and Bayesian inference
Foster, J. (PI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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BOSS LEVEL: Monitoring and optimising battery performance and degradation in battery-powered vessels
Becerra, V. (PI), Roberts, K. (CoI), Smart, E. (CoI), Foster, J. (CoI), Hutchinson, D. (CoI) & Ma, H. (CoI)
1/10/24 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
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Ultra-fast Self parameterisation for lithium-ion battery models
Foster, J. (PI) & Burridge, J. (CoI)
30/09/24 → 30/03/26
Project: Research
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Multiscale modelling of mechanical deterioration in lithium-ion batteries
Foster, J. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
15/03/20 → 15/03/23
Project: Research
Prizes
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TRIF Fellowship Jamie Foster
Foster, J. (Recipient), 31 Jul 2019
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Press/Media
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The best way to brew a cup of coffee
2/01/20 → 7/05/21
83 items of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research cited
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New materials could help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells
11/01/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited