Associate Professor Roslyn Hickson is an applied mathematician with a focus on solving real world problems by using mathematical modelling of infectious diseases, with a focus on emerging and neglected tropical diseases. Roslyn uses mathematics to describe how diseases, such as the flu, are transmitted through populations so we can better control them. Other research by Roslyn has been on...
Dr Michelle Hall is Senior Research Fellow within the Physiotherapy Department of the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at The University of Melbourne. Looking at exercise as a treatment for osteoarthritis, the aim of the research to understand how exercise provides pain relief for osteoarthritis. Her research is influential in moving the scientific field forward and improving the patient...
Dr Tayyaba Zafar is an astrophysicist, astronomer and lecturer at Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie University. Tayyaba studies dust, gas, and metals between stars of distant galaxies. As well as collaborating with the astronomical community worldwide, to defining the exciting the science for to develop instruments on future telescopes around the world. Tayyaba has worked with the European Southern Observatory in Germany...
Dr Tulloch’s research focuses on informing decision making about managing natural resources with sound ecological knowledge by developing decision-support tools to help conservation management. By working with non-government conservation organisations, private industries and government agencies Ayesha develops ecosystem management solutions, prioritising investment in conservation actions to maximise our chance of living sustainably with our environment. Join us to hear about Ayesha’s non-traditional...
Meet and be inspired by two award-winning Victorian scientists and engineers and hear about how students too can forge an exciting and rewarding career in STEM. An event for Years 5-12 students. A Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series event for high-ability students in Years 5-12. Join Dr James Hunt and Dr Angela van de Wouw as they discuss how their innovative research...
