Special guests
DR. Tom Crawford
“Maths of Pokémon”
YouTube star Dr. Tom Crawford, known to the world as Tom Rocks Maths, is coming to Bulgaria – on July 5th at Aniventure Comic Con!
He’s a mathematics lecturer at the University of Oxford and the creator of one of the most engaging science YouTube channels out there. His appearances on Numberphile have inspired millions, and his unique tattoos, bold style, and infectious enthusiasm bring numbers to life like never before. And this year he was the host of BBC’s “Countdown”.
Tom will present his one-of-a-kind talk, ‘The Maths of Pokémon’, on July 5th at Aniventure Comic Con, Hall 4. Discover how the beloved Pokémon universe intersects with real mathematical ideas – from the probability of catching Pokémon to optimal battle strategies.
When he’s not crunching numbers, Tom plays football, snowboards, and adds another math tattoo to his growing collection.
Don’t miss the chance to meet one of the most exciting voices in science communication in the world on July 5th at hall 4!
tomrocksmath.com
youtube.com/tomrocksmaths
instagram.com/tomrocksmaths
Dr. David Hone
Palaeontologist
Dr. David Hone is a paleontologist and author. He teaches at Queen Mary University in London and writes for leading media outlets such as National Geographic, The Guardian, HuffPost, and others. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers and, in the past five years, has also hosted a science-themed podcast. He received his PhD in 2005 from the University of Bristol, and before returning to London, he lived in Munich, Beijing, and Dublin.
His research focuses on the behavior and ecology of dinosaurs and their flying relatives—the pterosaurs. To bring us closer to the wide history of these fascinating creatures, David Hone has prepared a special lecture titled “Jurassic World: Facts and Fiction,” which you can attend in Hall 4 at 2:30 PM on July 6 at the Inter Expo Center.