Hannah Fry is renowned for her expertise as a mathematician and currently works as Professor of Mathematics of Cities at the UCL Centre for Spatial Analysis. Having worked alongside a mix of geographers, mathematicians, and physicists, Hannah researches patterns in human behaviour, applying her findings to areas ranging from urban crime to transport and shopping. Having forged a diverse and successful career, Hannah is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events, making mathematics more accessible to all.
After achieving a PhD in Fluid Dynamics from UCL, Hannah began her academic career as a lecturer at University College London in 2012. She progressed through the ranks, eventually becoming an Associate Professor at the UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis before being appointed Professor of Mathematics in 2021. At the university, she researches patterns of human behaviour and also regularly appears on radio, television, and podcasts to share her expertise on complex topics.
Some of Hannah’s television credits include co-presenting Trainspotting Live, How to Find Love Online, The Honest Supermarket, and The Great British Intelligence Test, as well as presenting City in the Sky, The Joy of Data, 10 Things You Need to Know About the Future, Contagion! The BBC Four Pandemic, Magic Numbers, A Day in the Life of Earth, and Tomorrow’s World. She has also contributed to radio programmes such as Computing Britain and The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry and has appeared as a guest on The Life Scientific on BBC Radio 4.
In addition to her work in academia and broadcasting, Hannah is also an accomplished author. Her books include The Mathematics of Love, The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus, Hello World, and Rutherford & Fry’s Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything. She is frequently booked as a speaker for corporate and public events and has previously delivered a TEDx talk on The Mathematics of Love. Hannah has also presented the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures and been awarded the Zeeman Medal for her work in engaging the public with mathematics. When you’re looking for an engaging speaker who can bring mathematics to life, book Hannah Fry today.
