One thing for sure, your Maths knowledge is more essential than your software development knowledge. So, if you're interested in that field you should really le

One thing for sure, your Maths knowledge is more essential than your software development knowledge. So, if you're interested in that field you should really learn a lot of Mathematics. > Do I absolutely need to get a degree in this area to participate in this kind of research? I guess yes (I wish I would say no, really) since it is all about theoretical knowledge it is not easy to validate. Since, it is a research field, domain experts can't spend time in testing your skills so they mainly rely on exams/degree. If you have proved your skills to them at no time, then it is easy to get inside.