Dr Xander Pretty

Applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, numerical methods

I am an Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) as of July 2025

I changed my name to Pretty after marriage. Previous jobs and publications are under the name Ramage

Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences

Department of Mathematics
School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences
Cardiff University
Abacws, Senghenydd Road

Office: Abacws/4.22
Email: prettya@cardiff.ac.uk
Phone: 02920 875076
University website

I have a range of responsibilities in my current position, including:

Conducting independent research in my areas of expertise.
Teaching undergraduate modules
Developing an exciting new degree programme: Mathematics for the Modern World

I currently hold the current roles within the school:

Course Coordinator (Year 1 MATHS)
Widening Participation and Admissions Coordinator

Mathematics for the Modern World is designed to prepare students for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It combines a rigorous foundation in mathematical principles with contemporary themes including:

Sustainability and global citizenship
Communication, creativity and entrepreneurship
AI-assisted mathematics and modern computational tools
Big data and digital technologies

This degree programme, and my position, are funded by the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences

I also organise and chair the weekly Applied and Computational Mathemaitcs seminars.

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