Higher order curvature flow of curves and hypersurfaces. This project aims to analyse higher order geometric partial differential equations that have important mathematical applications in differential geometry of submanifolds as well as practical applications in physics and mathematical biology. The project aims to prove new general principles that reveal properties of these higher order elliptic and parabolic partial differential equations, producing a unified framework with applications to va ....Higher order curvature flow of curves and hypersurfaces. This project aims to analyse higher order geometric partial differential equations that have important mathematical applications in differential geometry of submanifolds as well as practical applications in physics and mathematical biology. The project aims to prove new general principles that reveal properties of these higher order elliptic and parabolic partial differential equations, producing a unified framework with applications to various specific problems. This project aims to increase Australia's research capacity in geometric evolution problems, provide training for some of Australia's next generation of mathematicians and build Australia's international reputation for significant research in geometric analysis.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE200101834
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$418,410.00
Summary
The structure of singularities in geometric flows. The proposed research aims to develop our understanding of the structure of singularities in mean curvature and related flows, with certain applications in mind.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100110
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$343,450.00
Summary
Analysis of fully non-linear geometric problems and differential equations. This project aims to investigate non-linear geometric evolution equations that have received considerable attention in the past decades through their use in solving outstanding problems in mathematics, such as the Poincare conjecture. By developing innovative new techniques intertwining geometry and analysis, the project endeavours to make advances in non-linear problems modelling complex phenomena. The project addresses ....Analysis of fully non-linear geometric problems and differential equations. This project aims to investigate non-linear geometric evolution equations that have received considerable attention in the past decades through their use in solving outstanding problems in mathematics, such as the Poincare conjecture. By developing innovative new techniques intertwining geometry and analysis, the project endeavours to make advances in non-linear problems modelling complex phenomena. The project addresses topics as varied as hyperbolic geometry, and a geometric approach to irregularities forming in crystal growth in materials science, focusing on developing cutting-edge mathematical tools and connections to geometry.Read moreRead less
Parabolic methods for elliptic boundary value problems. This project aims to uncover new results for second order nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations via the use of uniqueness properties of solutions for related nonlinear parabolic partial differential equations. This will build on theory for fully nonlinear equations developed over the last 30 years. The project expects to generate new knowledge in the theory that will guide future research and have direct impact to applications ....Parabolic methods for elliptic boundary value problems. This project aims to uncover new results for second order nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations via the use of uniqueness properties of solutions for related nonlinear parabolic partial differential equations. This will build on theory for fully nonlinear equations developed over the last 30 years. The project expects to generate new knowledge in the theory that will guide future research and have direct impact to applications in optimal transport, geometric problems and more applied areas including image analysis and mathematical finance. The project will enhance Australia's international reputation for research in the field and train some of the next generation of mathematical analysts.Read moreRead less
New directions in geometric evolution equations. Diffusion occurs in natural processes such as crystal growth and flame propagation and is also used as a technique in image processing. This project will allow Australian researchers to develop new methods for analysis of the mathematics underlying diffusion and to apply these methods to prove new theoretical results with broad applications.
Heat kernel and Riesz transform on non-compact metric measure spaces. This project will develop new techniques in heat kernel theory, with applications to such important topics as Schrodinger model for quantum mechanics. The proposed research is at the forefront of research in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations and will further enhance Australia's high international standing in these research fields.
Variational theory for fully nonlinear elliptic equations. This project aims to develop new methods and techniques to solve challenging mathematical problems in fully nonlinear partial differential equations arising in important applications. The project will develop methods and techniques to study these equations’ regularity and variational properties. This project is expected to establish comprehensive theories and enhance and promote Australian participation and leadership in this area of mat ....Variational theory for fully nonlinear elliptic equations. This project aims to develop new methods and techniques to solve challenging mathematical problems in fully nonlinear partial differential equations arising in important applications. The project will develop methods and techniques to study these equations’ regularity and variational properties. This project is expected to establish comprehensive theories and enhance and promote Australian participation and leadership in this area of mathematics.Read moreRead less
Singularity and regularity for Monge-Ampere type equations. The Monge-Ampere equation, as a premier nonlinear partial differential equation, arises in several areas including geometry, physics, and optimal transportation. Many important problems and applications are related to the regularity of solutions, which are obstructed by singularities. This project aims to classify the geometry of the singular sets, and to establish a comprehensive regularity theory for general Monge-Ampere type equation ....Singularity and regularity for Monge-Ampere type equations. The Monge-Ampere equation, as a premier nonlinear partial differential equation, arises in several areas including geometry, physics, and optimal transportation. Many important problems and applications are related to the regularity of solutions, which are obstructed by singularities. This project aims to classify the geometry of the singular sets, and to establish a comprehensive regularity theory for general Monge-Ampere type equations by using innovative approaches and developing cutting-edge technologies in partial differential equations. Expected outcomes include the resolution of outstanding open problems. This project will significantly enhance Australia’s leadership and expertise in a major area of mathematics and applications.Read moreRead less
Singularities and surgery in geometric evolution equations. The analysis of geometric evolution equations is a very active area of mathematical research internationally. The applications of such systems to physical problems such as crystal growth and flame propagation are also of great interest in the broader scientific community. The proposed research addresses questions central to the understanding of curvature flows. The project will yield internationally significant results in theoretical ....Singularities and surgery in geometric evolution equations. The analysis of geometric evolution equations is a very active area of mathematical research internationally. The applications of such systems to physical problems such as crystal growth and flame propagation are also of great interest in the broader scientific community. The proposed research addresses questions central to the understanding of curvature flows. The project will yield internationally significant results in theoretical mathematics, with applications in physics, engineering and image processing. These results will enhance Australia's reputation for high quality theoretical mathematical research with real world applications.Read moreRead less
The Spectral Theory and Harmonic Analysis of Geometric Differential Operators. The project will involve mathematical research of the highest international standard in two very active and far-reaching field of mathematics: quantum chaos, and harmonic analysis. Progress in these fields will have implications in areas such as communications technology (e.g. image compression), quantum theory, and mathematical analysis (e.g. partial differential equations).