The equations visible on the blackboard were written by
theoretical physicist Dimitri Gangardt (University of
Birmingham) during a research talk at the London Institute for
Mathematical Sciences in April 2025 and relate to the following
publication:
James S. Pallister, Samuel H. Pickering, Dimitri M.
Gangardt, and Alexander G. Abanov, Phase transitions in full
counting statistics of free fermions and directed polymers,
Physical Review Research 7, L022008 (2025)
DOI:
10.1103/PhysRevResearch.7.L022008

Ben cares about the impact of his giving today, but also supports causes that will continue to have a positive impact on society and generations long into the future.

Our priority areas

Ben’s philanthropy is broadly structured into five priority areas:

Free enquiry and academic freedom

Supporting individuals, organisations and causes that uphold and promote the values of tolerance, freedom of expression and open debate.

Mathematics education and research

Funding institutions that advance mathematical discovery and helping the best and brightest minds to address the challenges of tomorrow.

Neurodiversity and young people with autism

Supporting causes which improve understanding of neurodiversity and actively champion neurodiverse people.

Building collaboration across the Commonwealth

Championing a modern Commonwealth and its role in spreading opportunity, prosperity and democratic values.

Improving governance and civic life

Supporting organisations and individuals who challenge orthodoxy,promote the discussion of new ideas and can help deliver a better,brighter future for Britain.

The equations visible on the blackboard were written by
theoretical physicist Dimitri Gangardt (University of
Birmingham) during a research talk at the London Institute for
Mathematical Sciences in April 2025 and relate to the following
publication:
James S. Pallister, Samuel H. Pickering, Dimitri M.
Gangardt, and Alexander G. Abanov, Phase transitions in full
counting statistics of free fermions and directed polymers,
Physical Review Research 7, L022008 (2025)
DOI:
10.1103/PhysRevResearch.7.L022008

“My ambition is to do the greatest possible good with my resources. That means supporting work and organisations that share my passions and values – championing free expression and the marketplace of ideas, fostering educational excellence, supporting British science particularly mathematical sciences, promoting neurodiversity, and celebrating the shared values and strengthening the collaborative ties of the Commonwealth.”

Ben Delo
British fintech innovator, mathematician and philanthropist