Professor Edward Codling
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 874567
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Location
6.315, Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
Open door policy
Profile
Biography
I joined the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the 糖心Vlog in 2006, and I'm currently a Professor of Mathematical Biology. From August 2020 I will be undertaking the role of Faculty Dean for Research in the Faculty of Science and Health. My research is focused on using novel mathematical and computational techniques to study problems in biology, ecology, and animal and environmental sciences. In particular, my main interest is in movement ecology, and specifically the development of theoretical models and empirical analysis tools that give insights into animal (including human) movement and behaviour at both the individual and collective level. My current main focus is on developing and using novel tracking technology and modelling tools to analyse the movement and behaviour of managed animals (dairy cows in particular) in order to gain insights into health, welfare and to improve management. I am also interested in how movement influences spatial population dynamics, and the application of modelling and analysis tools to other natural resource management questions (e.g. in fisheries). The truly inter-disciplinary nature of my research means I work with a range of collaborators from different fields and backgrounds. I passionately believe in the value of communicating scientific research, and the role that mathematics and quantitative approaches can play in such research, across disciplines and to the wider public. To this end, I have organised and participated in a wide range of training workshops, high profile public engagement events and media activities. I have also worked closely with public sector and industry on a number of practical applications of my research. I am an elected Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA) and an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB). I am also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Qualifications
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PhD University of Leeds, (2003)
Appointments
糖心Vlog
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Faculty Dean for Research, Faculty of Science and Health, 糖心Vlog (8/2020 - present)
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Professor of Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Sciences, 糖心Vlog (1/10/2014 - present)
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Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Sciences, 糖心Vlog (1/10/2011 - 1/9/2014)
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Lecturer in Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Sciences, 糖心Vlog (1/9/2006 - 1/9/2011)
Other academic
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Postdoctoral Fellow, University College Cork & Marine Institute (Galway) (2/2004 - 8/2006)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Animal movement and dispersal
Random walks and diffusion
Analysis of movement data
Collective behaviour
Human crowd behaviour
Animal social network analysis
Fisheries modelling, assessment, and management
Modelling population dynamics
Current research
Movement and Behavioural Ecology: modelling the behaviour, movement and dispersal of animals, micro-organisms and cells.
Population Ecology: mathematical analysis and simulation of the population dynamics and optimal management strategies of fisheries and marine ecosystems.
Teaching and supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Bio-Statistics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 3/5/2023
Degree subject: Mathematics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/1/2020
Degree subject: Animal Science
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 19/11/2018
Degree subject: Applied Mathematics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 15/8/2018
Degree subject: Marine Biology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 25/6/2018
Degree subject: Applied Mathematics
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 14/5/2018
Degree subject: Marine Biology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 20/1/2015
Degree subject: Marine Biology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 18/6/2014
Degree subject: Mathematics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 5/11/2012
Publications
Publications (1)
Popp, S., Codling, EA., Bailey, JD. and Dornhaus, A., (2025). A comparison of turn identification methods on high-frequency movement trajectories reveals potential comparability issues between studies of movement ecology
Journal articles (63)
Chopra, K., Cameron, TC., Beecroft, RC., Bristow, L. and Codling, EA., (2025). Mapping activity of grazing cattle using commercial virtual fencing technology. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12, 1536977-
Liu, C., Cao, Y., Luo, Z., Liu, Y., Reynolds, CK., Humphries, D., Zhang, C., Coding, E., Chopra, K., Amory, J. and Barker, Z., (2025). Heat stress monitoring, modelling, and mitigation in a dairy cattle building in reading, UK: Impacts of current and projected heatwaves. Building and Environment. 279, 113046-113046
Chopra, K., Enticott, G. and Codling, EA., (2024). . Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 10, 1325609-
Mann, RP., Codling, E. and Bailey, J., (2024). . Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 21 (218), 20240207-
Chopra, K., Hodges, HR., Barker, ZE., V谩zquez Diosdado, JA., Amory, JR., Cameron, TC., Croft, DP., Bell, NJ., Thurman, A., Bartlett, D. and Codling, EA., (2023). . Journal of Dairy Science. 107 (4), 2406-2425
Bailey, JD., Benefer, CM., Blackshaw, RP. and Codling, EA., (2021). . Bulletin of Entomological Research. 111 (2), 200-209
Bailey, JD. and Codling, EA., (2021). . AStA Advances in Statistical Analysis. 105 (2), 229-246
Bailey, JD., King, AJ., Codling, EA., Short, AM., Johns, GI. and F眉rtbauer, I., (2021). . Ecology and Evolution. 11 (7), 3264-3273
Miller, GA., Mitchell, M., Barker, ZE., Giebel, K., Codling, EA., Amory, JR., Michie, C., Davison, C., Tachtatzis, C., Andonovic, I. and Duthie, C-A., (2020). . animal. 14 (6), 1304-1312
Al-Karkhi, TAS., Kusdiantara, R., Susanto, H. and Codling, EA., (2020). . International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. 30 (10), 2030028-2030028
Chopra, K., Hodges, HR., Barker, ZE., V谩zquez Diosdado, JA., Amory, JR., Cameron, TC., Croft, DP., Bell, NJ. and Codling, EA., (2020). . Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7, 583715-
Bode, NWF. and Codling, EA., (2019). . Fire Technology. 55 (2), 595-615
Watson, FM., Hepburn, LJ., Cameron, T., Le Quesne, WJF. and Codling, EA., (2019). . Fisheries Research. 219, 105334-105334
Walker, N., Susanto, H., Steinke, M. and Codling, EA., (2019). . Communication in Biomathematical Sciences. 2 (2), 65-84
Bailey, JD., Wallis, J. and Codling, EA., (2018). . Ecology. 99 (1), 217-223
Berdahl, AM., Kao, AB., Flack, A., Westley, PAH., Codling, EA., Couzin, ID., Dell, AI. and Biro, D., (2018). . Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 373 (1746), 20170009-20170009
Piercy, JJB., Smith, DJ., Jompa, J., Simpson, SD. and Codling, EA., (2018). . Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 75 (4), 560-568
Barker, ZE., V谩zquez Diosdado, JA., Codling, EA., Bell, NJ., Hodges, HR., Croft, DP. and Amory, JR., (2018). . Journal of Dairy Science. 101 (7), 6310-6321
V谩zquez Diosdado, JA., Barker, ZE., Hodges, HR., Amory, JR., Croft, DP., Bell, NJ. and Codling, EA., (2018). . PLoS ONE. 13 (12), e0208424-e0208424
Piercy, JJB., Smith, DJ., Codling, EA., Hill, AJ. and Simpson, SD., (2016). . EFFECTS OF NOISE ON AQUATIC LIFE II. 875, 829-837
Auger-M茅th茅, M., Derocher, AE., DeMars, CA., Plank, MJ., Codling, EA. and Lewis, MA., (2016). . Journal of Animal Ecology. 85 (5), 1411-1421
Pazhayamadom, DG., Kelly, CJ., Rogan, E. and Codling, EA., (2016). . Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 73 (3), 366-381
Codling, EA. and Bode, NWF., (2016). . Journal of Theoretical Biology. 394, 32-42
Auger-M茅th茅, M., Derocher, AE., Plank, MJ., Codling, EA. and Lewis, MA., (2015). . Methods in Ecology and Evolution. 6 (10), 1179-1189
Bode, NWF., Miller, J., O'Gorman, R. and Codling, EA., (2015). . Scientific Reports. 5 (1), 15896-
Pazhayamadom, DG., Kelly, CJ., Rogan, E. and Codling, EA., (2015). . Fisheries Research. 171, 154-169
Kraak, SBM., Reid, DG., Bal, G., Barkai, A., Codling, EA., Kelly, CJ. and Rogan, E., (2015). . Fisheries Research. 172, 209-224
V谩zquez Diosdado, JA., Barker, ZE., Hodges, HR., Amory, JR., Croft, DP., Bell, NJ. and Codling, EA., (2015). . Animal Biotelemetry. 3 (1)
Bode, NWF., Kemloh Wagoum, AU. and Codling, EA., (2015). . Royal Society Open Science. 2 (1), 140410-140410
Piercy, JJB., Codling, EA., Hill, AJ., Smith, DJ. and Simpson, SD., (2014). . Marine Ecology Progress Series. 516, 35-47
Codling, EA., (2014). . Physics of Life Reviews. 11 (3), 533-535
Kraak, SBM., Reid, DG. and Codling, EA., (2014). . Fisheries Research. 155, 90-102
Auger-M茅th茅, M., Plank, MJ. and Codling, EA., (2014). . Ecology. 95 (4), 1104-1109
Codling, EA. and Bode, NWF., (2014). . Movement Ecology. 2 (1), creators-Codling=3AEdward_A=3A=3A
Bode, NWF., Kemloh Wagoum, AU. and Codling, EA., (2014). . Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 11 (91), 20130904-20130904
Breckels, MN., Bode, NWF., Codling, EA. and Steinke, M., (2013). . Marine Drugs. 11 (7), 2486-2500
Lewis, ND., Morozov, A., Breckels, MN., Steinke, M. and Codling, EA., (2013). . Mathematical Modelling of Natural Phenomena. 8 (6), 25-44
Lewis, ND., Breckels, MN., Steinke, M. and Codling, EA., (2013). . Ecological Complexity. 16, 41-50
Codling, EA. and Dumbrell, AJ., (2013). . Ecological Complexity. 16, 1-8
Simpson, SD., Piercy, JJB., King, J. and Codling, EA., (2013). . Ecological Complexity. 16, 68-76
Bode, NWF. and Codling, EA., (2013). . Animal Behaviour. 86 (2), 347-358
Pazhayamadom, DG., Kelly, CJ., Rogan, E. and Codling, EA., (2013). . Fisheries Research. 145, 114-127
Lewis, ND., Breckels, MN., Archer, SD., Morozov, A., Pitchford, JW., Steinke, M. and Codling, EA., (2012). . Biogeochemistry. 110 (1-3), 303-313
Codling, EA. and Dumbrell, AJ., (2012). . Interface Focus. 2 (2), 144-149
Bode, NWF., Franks, DW., Wood, AJ., Piercy, JJB., Croft, DP. and Codling, EA., (2012). . The American Naturalist. 179 (5), 621-632
Knell, AS. and Codling, EA., (2012). . Theoretical Ecology. 5 (3), 325-339
Kraak, SBM., Reid, DG., Gerritsen, HD., Kelly, CJ., Fitzpatrick, M., Codling, EA. and Rogan, E., (2012). . ICES Journal of Marine Science. 69 (4), 590-601
Boakes, DE., Codling, EA., Thorn, GJ. and Steinke, M., (2011). . Journal of Plankton Research. 33 (4), 641-649
Plank, MJ. and Codling, EA., (2011). . Ecology. 92 (8), 1701-1702
Codling, EA. and Plank, MJ., (2011). . Theoretical Ecology. 4 (3), 397-406
Breckels, MN., Boakes, DE., Codling, EA., Malin, G., Archer, SD. and Steinke, M., (2010). . Journal of Plankton Research. 32 (2), 253-257
Codling, EA., Bearon, RN. and Thorn, GJ., (2010). . Ecology. 91 (10), 3106-3113
Kraak, SBM., Kelly, CJ., Codling, EA. and Rogan, E., (2010). . Fish and Fisheries. 11 (2), 119-132
Plank, MJ. and Codling, EA., (2009). . Ecology. 90 (12), 3546-3553
Faria, JJ., Codling, EA., Dyer, JRG., Trillmich, F. and Krause, J., (2009). . Animal Behaviour. 78 (3), 587-591
Codling, EA., Plank, MJ. and Benhamou, S., (2008). . Journal of The Royal Society Interface. 5 (25), 813-834
Codling, EA., Pitchford, JW. and Simpson, SD., (2007). GROUP NAVIGATION AND THE 鈥淢ANY-WRONGS PRINCIPLE鈥� IN MODELS OF ANIMAL MOVEMENT. Ecology. 88 (7), 1864-1870
Pitchford, JW., Codling, EA. and Psarra, D., (2007). Uncertainty and sustainability in fisheries and the benefit of marine protected areas. Ecological Modelling. 207 (2-4), 286-292
Kelly, CJ., Codling, EA. and Rogan, E., (2006). The Irish Sea cod recovery plan: some lessons learned. ICES Journal of Marine Science. 63 (4), 600-610
Kelly, CJ. and Codling, EA., (2006). 鈥楥heap and dirty鈥� fisheries science and management in the North Atlantic. Fisheries Research. 79 (3), 233-238
Codling, EA. and Hill, NA., (2005). Sampling rate effects on measurements of correlated and biased random walks. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 233 (4), 573-588
Codling, EA. and Hill, NA., (2005). Calculating spatial statistics for velocity jump processes with experimentally observed reorientation parameters. Journal of Mathematical Biology. 51 (5), 527-556
Codling, EA., Hill, NA., Pitchford, JW. and Simpson, SD., (2004). Random walk models for the movement and recruitment of reef fish larvae. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 279, 215-224
Book chapters (1)
Plank, MJ., Auger-M茅th茅, M. and Codling, EA., (2013). . In: Dispersal, Individual Movement and Spatial Ecology. Editors: Lewis, MA., Maini, PK. and Petrovskii, SV., . Springer. 33- 52. 9783642354960
Conferences (3)
Bode, NWF. and Codling, EA., (2016).
Le Quesne, WJF. and Codling, EA., (2009).
Codling, EA., (2008).
Thesis dissertation (1)
Codling, EA., (2010). Biased random walks in biology.
Other (3)
Codling, EA., Bailey, JD. and B枚rger, L., Modeling and Data Analysis in Movement Ecology,Oxford University Press
Codling, E. and Bailey, J., Modeling and data analysis in movement ecology. Oxford Bibliographies
Bode, NWF., Franks, DW., Wood, AJ., Piercy, JJB., Croft, DP. and Codling, EA., (2012).,Dryad Digital Repository
Grants and funding
2023
Where did my dog go? A participatory knowledge exchange study into farm dog ranging behaviour and the implications for biosecurity
糖心Vlog BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Award
Dairy cow heat stress within building microclimates
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Mapping feeding behaviour of grazing livestock
糖心Vlog (BBSRC IAA)
2019
Support of collaborative research with Prof Michael Plank at The 糖心Vlog, Colchester.
London Mathematical Society
2017
Novel animal-mounted sensor technology to improve efficiency and sustainability
Natural Environment Research Council
2012
Individual Specific Risks in Evacuation: Women and Children first?
AXA Research Fund
Assessment of Dairy Cow Welfare through Predictive Modelling of Individual and Social Behaviour
Biotechnology & Biology Science Res.Council
2011
Understanding Mathematical Models in Ecology
British Ecological Society (BES)
2010
Role of Dimethyl Sulphide
Natural Environment Research Council
2008
Simplifying Fisheries & Natural Resources
Natural Environment Research Council
Marine Institute research Grants - UCC
Marine Institute/University Of Cork
(DRA4500 - Finished) MI Projects via University College Cork
Marine Institute/University Of Cork
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