School of Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Applied Mathematics does research in many interdisciplinary areas, encompassing modelling, analysis, algorithm development and simulation for problems arising throughout science, engineering and commerce. Research in this area explores the mathematical properties of systems in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, materials science, fluid mechanics, the environment, finance, management and many other disciplines.

Honours in Applied Mathematics

Information about doing Honours in Applied Mathematics, including suggested topics and contacts as well as current courses can be found on the Applied Honours Page.

Postgraduate Studies in Applied Mathematics

If you are interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree in Applied Mathematics, see the School of Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Study Page, and browse the suggested areas and topics below.

Morphology and Function of Neurons and Neuronal Forests, Associate Professor Bruce Henry
Scheduling changes to antiretroviral therapy for HIV in resource poor countries, Dr John Murray
Sequencing strategies for hepatitis B virus therapy, Dr John Murray
Optimal incorporation of information during treatment of cancer, Dr John Murray
Pattern Formation for Anomalous Diffusion, Associate Professor Bruce Henry
Fractal Growth and Fractional Calculus, Associate Professor Bruce Henry
Modelling of protein trafficking pathways in eucaryotic cells, Dr Adelle Coster and Prof David James (Garvan Institute)
Advanced analysis of nonlinear fractional differential equations: Dr Chris Tisdell
Nonlinear difference equations: Theory, method and application. Dr Chris Tisdell
Theory and application of nonlinear impulsive systems. Dr Chris Tisdell
Functional differential equations and topological methods. Dr Chris Tisdell

PhD Scholarship in Mathematical Biology

- $8,000pa
- up to 3 years
An APA top-up Scholarship is available for a student commencing a PhD in the area of mathematical biology. Students with an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline and an interest in biology, or in a biomedical discipline with some training and interest in a quantitative area, are encouraged to apply. The available biomathematics projects are concerned with modelling the within host dynamics of infectious diseases, in particular HIV and hepatitis B and C, and their epidemiology. Projects would involve collaboration with researchers at the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research (NCHECR), or other Australian or international research centres.
For further information contact Dr John Murray, School of Mathematics and Statistics and NCHECR,
email: J.Murray@unsw.edu.au,
web: http://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~johnm/
Applications close 31 October.