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Applied Mathematics Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in applied mathematics in australia
21 professors found
Professor in Applied Mathematics
Newcastle University
Australia
Research Interests
Algebra
Mathematical Logic
Supramolecular Chemistry
Mathematical Economics
Algebraic Geometry
Emeritus Professor
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Discontinuous Galerkin
Mathematical Economics
Adaptive Mesh
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Viscous Flow
Fluid-structure Interaction
Aeroelasticity
Professor
Central Queensland University
Australia
Research Interests
Educational Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Mathematical Cognition
Mathematics
Applied Mathematic
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral Hygiene
Dentistry
Temporomandibular Disorder
University of Wollongong
Australia
Research Interests
Rock Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Geomechanics
Poroelasticity
Geological Engineering
lecturer
University of South Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Multiscale Modeling
Homogenization
Incompressible Flow
Griffith University
Australia
Research Interests
Hydrology
Marine Biology
Freshwater Ecology
Climate Dynamics
Watershed Management
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Viscous Flow
Supersonic Flow
Boundary Layer Theory
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Condensed Matter Physics
Reaction-diffusion System
Nonequilibrium Dynamics
Parabolic Equations
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Professor
RMIT University
Australia
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Health Communication
Mathematical Programming
Convex Analysis
Optimization Theory
Professor
University of Canberra
Australia
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Microeconomics
Optimization Algorithm
Mathematical Programming
Meta-heuristic Algorithms
Opportunities these professors hire for
Queensland University of Technology
Closing soon
Australia
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1 month ago
Closing soon
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Applied Mathematics) in the School of Mathematical Sciences , Faculty of Science, as part of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) . The role is aimed at applied mathematicians interested in mathematical biology , biological data analysis , and mathematical modelling for predictive biology. The position is a fixed-term, full-time postd...
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Biology
Mathematics
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