Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE190100666
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$381,000.00
Summary
Extremal combinatorics meets finite geometry. This project aims to investigate important open problems lying at the intersection of two areas of mathematics, extremal combinatorics and finite geometry. The project will focus on the area of discrete mathematics, which has been at the centre of some of recent developments in mathematics and computer science. This project proposes new methods, derived from algebra, geometry and computer science, to tackle important extremal problems in finite geome ....Extremal combinatorics meets finite geometry. This project aims to investigate important open problems lying at the intersection of two areas of mathematics, extremal combinatorics and finite geometry. The project will focus on the area of discrete mathematics, which has been at the centre of some of recent developments in mathematics and computer science. This project proposes new methods, derived from algebra, geometry and computer science, to tackle important extremal problems in finite geometry. The project will provide answers to a number of open problems in extremal combinatorics and finite geometry. Moreover, new methods will be developed which will have an interdisciplinary impact.Read moreRead less
Symmetrical graphs, generalized polygons and expanders. This project proposes to study a class of highly symmetrical graphs -- locally s-arc-transitive graphs. Studying the class of graphs has been one of the central topics in algebraic graph theory for over 50 years. This class of graphs has been effectively used in computer science, communication network, group theory, geometry, and other areas. This project will develop new methods to solve several fundamental problems regarding locally s-arc ....Symmetrical graphs, generalized polygons and expanders. This project proposes to study a class of highly symmetrical graphs -- locally s-arc-transitive graphs. Studying the class of graphs has been one of the central topics in algebraic graph theory for over 50 years. This class of graphs has been effectively used in computer science, communication network, group theory, geometry, and other areas. This project will develop new methods to solve several fundamental problems regarding locally s-arc-transitive graphs, and apply the outcomes to solve important problems in communication networks, graph theory, group theory, and geometry.Read moreRead less
Symmetries of finite digraphs. Highly symmetrical graphs are well-studied and, in many respects, the theory for dealing with them is well-established. By comparison, our understanding of symmetrical digraphs is much poorer. There are some rather basic questions about these about which we know shamefully little. The aim of this project is to remedy this shortage of knowledge by extending many important results and theories about symmetrical graphs to digraphs.
Group algorithms: Complexity, Theory and Practice. The symmetry of a mathematical or physical system is often best described by an abstract structure called a group, and groups are commonly represented as groups of permutations or matrices. In this project we shall design and analyse a general algorithmic framework for computing with finite groups. In the context of permutation groups and matrix groups we will produce prototype implementations. The proposed framework has the potential to revolut ....Group algorithms: Complexity, Theory and Practice. The symmetry of a mathematical or physical system is often best described by an abstract structure called a group, and groups are commonly represented as groups of permutations or matrices. In this project we shall design and analyse a general algorithmic framework for computing with finite groups. In the context of permutation groups and matrix groups we will produce prototype implementations. The proposed framework has the potential to revolutionise algorithmic group theory as it draws together theoretical and computational models of groups.Read moreRead less
Finite linearly representable geometries and symmetry. Finite geometry has profound mathematical connections to the theory of symmetry. Advances in finite geometry and in symmetry have historically led to advances in diverse areas such as algebra, computing, and theoretical physics. The project aims to characterise basic geometric objects called "projective planes'' and "generalised polygons'' using their symmetry properties. To achieve these aims, conceptual links between certain elements in cl ....Finite linearly representable geometries and symmetry. Finite geometry has profound mathematical connections to the theory of symmetry. Advances in finite geometry and in symmetry have historically led to advances in diverse areas such as algebra, computing, and theoretical physics. The project aims to characterise basic geometric objects called "projective planes'' and "generalised polygons'' using their symmetry properties. To achieve these aims, conceptual links between certain elements in classical symmetry groups and geometric planes and polygons must be developed. The density of these certain elements has important applications to probabilistic geometric algorithms.Read moreRead less
Computing with large groups: probability distributions and fast randomised algorithms. Fast algorithms produced by the project will impact on the practical management of symmetry in large scale searches, which have important industrial applications. Hence the project addresses the Priority Goals Breakthrough Science and Smart Information Use. The project will enhance Australia's leading position in Computational Algebra. Implementations of our algorithms will be incorporated in the Computer Alge ....Computing with large groups: probability distributions and fast randomised algorithms. Fast algorithms produced by the project will impact on the practical management of symmetry in large scale searches, which have important industrial applications. Hence the project addresses the Priority Goals Breakthrough Science and Smart Information Use. The project will enhance Australia's leading position in Computational Algebra. Implementations of our algorithms will be incorporated in the Computer Algebra system Magma, based at the University of Sydney, distributed world-wide, and used intensively in research and teaching. The project will attract international and Australian graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and strengthen research activities in Australia by enhancing already strong international collaborations. Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE160100081
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$306,000.00
Summary
Structure theory for permutation groups and local graph theory conjectures. The focus of this project is on graphs, which are mathematical descriptions of networks, and it seeks to answer fundamental questions about how many symmetries such objects possess. This question is important since the symmetries of an object reveal its deepest structure. One of the main aims of this project it to convert local information into global properties of graphs. To make progress on the investigation of graphs, ....Structure theory for permutation groups and local graph theory conjectures. The focus of this project is on graphs, which are mathematical descriptions of networks, and it seeks to answer fundamental questions about how many symmetries such objects possess. This question is important since the symmetries of an object reveal its deepest structure. One of the main aims of this project it to convert local information into global properties of graphs. To make progress on the investigation of graphs, this project aims to classify the symmetry groups which arise from the local viewpoint. This classification is expected to provide new insight into symmetrical structures and have further impact on other areas of group theory.Read moreRead less
Forecasting and management using imperfect models, with a focus on weather and climate. Research into complex systems is predicted to be the focus of twenty-first century science, since most of the problems of simple systems are solved. Examples include the weather and climate, economies, argriculture, ecologies, the mind and brain, genetics, biochemistry. Confidence in the reliability and usefulness of models will have significant bearing on how these models are used by decision making and how ....Forecasting and management using imperfect models, with a focus on weather and climate. Research into complex systems is predicted to be the focus of twenty-first century science, since most of the problems of simple systems are solved. Examples include the weather and climate, economies, argriculture, ecologies, the mind and brain, genetics, biochemistry. Confidence in the reliability and usefulness of models will have significant bearing on how these models are used by decision making and how the community perceives the value of this science. Specific immediate benefits of the project include better policy and management responses to climate change and servere weather events.Read moreRead less
Australian Laureate Fellowships - Grant ID: FL190100081
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,532,919.00
Summary
Minimal surfaces, free boundaries and partial differential equations. This project enhances Australia as a world leader in the field of mathematical analysis, focusing on regularity and qualitative properties of solutions of partial differential equations and nonlocal problems, and solving very challenging research questions in a key strategic area of international science.
The broad applicability of the results constitutes a very fertile ground for cross-disciplinary interactions with scientist ....Minimal surfaces, free boundaries and partial differential equations. This project enhances Australia as a world leader in the field of mathematical analysis, focusing on regularity and qualitative properties of solutions of partial differential equations and nonlocal problems, and solving very challenging research questions in a key strategic area of international science.
The broad applicability of the results constitutes a very fertile ground for cross-disciplinary interactions with scientists of other disciplines.
A new research team based in Western Australia will be founded, connecting world leaders and talented early career researchers, providing an ideal training environment for students and PostDocs, offering an excellent image of the scientific community and developing strategic fields of knowledge.Read moreRead less
Non-local equations at work. This project aims to study non-local fractional equations. These problems arise naturally in many fields of pure and applied mathematics. This project will consider symmetry and rigidity results; problems from atom dislocation theory; nonlocal minimal surfaces; symbolic dynamics for nonlocal equations; and free boundary problems. This project aims to obtain substantial progress in this field, both from the point of view of the mathematical theory and in view of concr ....Non-local equations at work. This project aims to study non-local fractional equations. These problems arise naturally in many fields of pure and applied mathematics. This project will consider symmetry and rigidity results; problems from atom dislocation theory; nonlocal minimal surfaces; symbolic dynamics for nonlocal equations; and free boundary problems. This project aims to obtain substantial progress in this field, both from the point of view of the mathematical theory and in view of concrete applications. This project should contribute to the development of the mathematical theory and give insight for concrete applications in physics and biology.Read moreRead less