Steven King is a PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics at the University of Leeds studying classical and quantum discrete-time integrable systems. He received his BA and MMath in Mathematics from Downing College, University of Cambridge. Prior to his PhD, he worked as a maths teacher in the UK and South Sudan. His research interests include R-matrices, Yang-Baxter structures, and path integral quantization as applied to generalized McMillan maps.

1. Steven David King
Contact Address: School of Maths Mobile: +44 (0) 7986 163224
University of Leeds Email: steven.king@cantab.net
Leeds mmsdk@leeds.ac.uk
LS2 9JT Date of Birth: 19 July 1987
United Kingdom Nationality: British
Research Interests
• Classical and quantum discrete-time integrable systems
• R-matrices and Yang-Baxter structures
• Path integral quantisation
• Recent research: classical and quantum r matrix structures for the dual Lax representation of
generalised McMillan maps
Mathematical Education
2013-Present Doctoral candidate in Applied Mathematics: University of Leeds
Supervisor: Frank Nijhoff. Adviser: Simon Ruijsenaars
Interests in classical and quantum discrete-time integrable systems
Taught courses studied: Discrete systems and integrability, Integrable systems, Lie groups and
Lie algebras, Differentiable manifolds
2009 MMath Mathematics (Pass): Downing College, University of Cambridge
Courses studied:
Introduction to Supersymmetry (89%) Symmetry and Particles (71%)
Quantum Field Theory (83%) Advanced Quantum Field Theory (67%)
Essay: “BPS States in Supersymmetric Gauge Theories” (55%)
Also worked with other students to deliver seminars on Symmetry and Particles
2008 BA Hons Mathematics: Downing College, University of Cambridge
Part IA: I Part IB: 2.1 Part II: I
Courses studied in Part II:
Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Applications of Quantum Mechanics, Representation
Theory, Galois Theory, Classical Dynamics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Physics,
Computational Projects
Part 1A and 1B courses covering a range of applied and pure areas
University Teaching Experience: University of Leeds
• Linear differential equations and transforms. Workshops, homework and examination marking,
private tuition. 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16
• Calculus and Mathematical Analysis. Tutorials, homework and examination marking. 2015-16
• Mathematics 1. Tutorials, homework and examination marking. 2014-15
• Linear algebra and applications. Tutorials and homework marking. 2014-15
• Mathematics 2. Tutorials, homework and examination marking. 2013-14
• Numbers and Vectors. Tutorials, homework and examination marking. 2013-14
Scholarships
2013-2017 University of Leeds. EPSRC funding: tuition and stipend for 3.5 year PhD program
2008 Downing College, Cambridge. Graystone scholarship for results in 3rd
year of BA studies
2006 Downing College, Cambridge. Graystone scholarship for results in 1st
year of BA studies

2. Conference Attendance
• LMS Student conference and Hardy lecture, given by Nalini Joshi. July 2015, London
• Leeds Integrability conference, May 2015
• Integrable systems conference, September 2014, Northumbria University
• Leeds workshop on Integrable Systems, May 2014
• “Integrable Day”, quantum integrable systems conference, November 2013, Loughborough
Additional
• Launched a Leeds integrable systems postgraduate seminar series in November 2014. Most recent
seminars included “Bispectral equations and Darboux transformations”, “Miura type transforms for
differential-difference equations”, and a pair of seminars given by myself on classical r matrices
Other Education and Employment
2012-2013 Africa Inland Mission, South Sudan: Maths Teacher
Maths and physics teacher in church secondary school for South Sudanese nationals
Worked in a remote, rural area with very limited access to education
Travelled within South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya, including working as part of a medical
mission to villages with no healthcare available
2010-2012 MEdL (Teach First) in Educational Leadership
University of Warwick, Institute of Education
Distinction (72%) achieved in 12 000 word dissertation on “Leadership Challenges in
Improving a Whole School Numeracy Policy.”
2009-2012 Kings Norton High School, Birmingham: Maths Teacher
Secondary school maths teacher as part of Teach First program
Gained PGCE August 2010. Completed Teach First program August 2011
Challenging secondary school in area of high deprivation
Consistently rated as Good in lesson observations from February 2011 onwards, including
observation by lead Ofsted Inspector
Supported after school clubs for Maths, and the Duke of Edinburgh award
Individual visit to United States observing outstanding schools. Discussed and observed
school with head teachers and other staff; relayed what I had learned back to my colleagues
Subject Mentor for Teach First trainee teacher (2011-12)
Shared a paid Teaching and Learning Responsibility, with some responsibilities for Key Stage
3, curriculum development and whole school numeracy (2012)
1998-2005 Philip Morant School and Sixth Form College, Colchester
2005 A levels: Maths (A) Further Maths (A) Chemistry (A) Physics (A)
2003 GCSEs: 8 at grade A* including Maths, 2 at grade A including English
Activities and Interests
Church involvement, running (member of Sheffield Running Club), travel, amateur dramatics (with Broken
Glass Theatre Company), mountaineering, walking, reading, cooking
Referees
Prof Frank Nijhoff (PhD Supervisor) Email: F.W.Nijhoff@leeds.ac.uk
School of Maths, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 5130
Prof Simon Ruijsenaars (PhD Adviser) Email: S.Ruijsenaars@leeds.ac.uk
School of Maths, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 5130