Modelling in health, biology and the environment

The team uses mathematical models to solve problems in health, biology and the environment.

Our modelling focuses on the use of differential equations. Current projects include modelling nitrogen waste in catchments from intensive farming, tumour cell growth and physiological modelling.

Our research areas

  • Epidemiological modelling
  • Modelling physiology (diabetes)
  • Environmental modelling, in particular pollution concerns
  • Agricultural systems analysis
  • Farm waste effluent in catchment areas
  • Tumour cell growth and drug development

Research networks

  • The AL Rae Centre for Genetics and Breeding (Hamilton) conducts world-leading genetics and genomics research, with a focus on projects that benefit New Zealand’s primary industries
  • Dairy NZ Research Centre (Hamilton)
  • Liggins Institute (Auckland)
  • Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre
  • Centre for Mathematics and its Applications (Thailand)
  • Applied Mathematics Cluster (University of Auckland)
  • Asia-Pacific Consortium of Mathematics for Industry (Japan)
  • Mathematics-in-Industry NZ

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