Bodies in space. By investigating how a change in shape of the human body can produce a change in spatial orientation, the project will bring a fundamental advance of knowledge in the intersection of applied mathematics, sports science and mechanical engineering. These knowledge advances will lead to a novel theory regarding the control of the aerial dynamics of athletes, specifically springboard and platform divers. When applied in collaboration with world class Australian athletes, this theory ....Bodies in space. By investigating how a change in shape of the human body can produce a change in spatial orientation, the project will bring a fundamental advance of knowledge in the intersection of applied mathematics, sports science and mechanical engineering. These knowledge advances will lead to a novel theory regarding the control of the aerial dynamics of athletes, specifically springboard and platform divers. When applied in collaboration with world class Australian athletes, this theory will result in innovative platform and springboard diving techniques and improved performance. The reach of new insights generated by this work extends to many other fields, including robotics, spacecraft dynamics and nano technology.Read moreRead less
Dynamical systems theory and mathematical modelling of viral infections. This project aims to use mathematical modelling to elucidate the emergence of complex, population-level behaviour from local interactions. In particular, the project will study the self-organising dynamics of the immune response. The project expects to develop new mathematical models of self-organisation, advance links between computational agent-based modelling and dynamical systems modelling, and build new tools for mat ....Dynamical systems theory and mathematical modelling of viral infections. This project aims to use mathematical modelling to elucidate the emergence of complex, population-level behaviour from local interactions. In particular, the project will study the self-organising dynamics of the immune response. The project expects to develop new mathematical models of self-organisation, advance links between computational agent-based modelling and dynamical systems modelling, and build new tools for mathematically analysing complex biological systems. Expected outcomes include strengthened collaborations within Australia and with South Korea. Expected benefits include joint research funding with Korean institutions, increased international visibility, and expanded scope for high school and community outreach.Read moreRead less