Alan Davies (born 22 December 1945) is a British professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire.
He was a member of the Mew Group which produced materials suitable for teachers to use with sixth formers to consider problems different from the rather idealised versions found in their usual text books.
He has also worked with the Open University (OU) as a part-time tutor; he retained that position until 2012 and still teaches in summer schools and mathematics revision weekends.
He collaborated with his wife, Dr Diane Crann, for 15 years developing boundary element solutions to diffusion and heat-conduction problems.
[2] Since his retirement he has concentrated on outreach activities, working with his wife to present masterclasses in mathematics and physical science in collaboration with the Royal Institution (Ri).