Person

Simpson, Matthew J.

Occupation
Applied mathematician

Summary

Matthew Simpson is an applied mathematician who works in the field of mathematical biology, using computational and analytical methods to address problems in biological systems. His research is aimed at improving our understanding of cell biology. This has application in studying leukaemia, melanoma, burn injuries and other health issues. Simpson is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Queensland University of Technology. He has received several awards recognising the excellence of his research.

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Chronology

1998
Education - BE (environmental), University of Newcastle
2003
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Western Australia
2003 - 2006
Career position - Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
2006 - 2009
Award - ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Melbourne
2010 - 2011
Career position - Lecturer in Mathematics, Queensland University of Technology
2011 - 2013
Career position - Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Queensland University of Technology
2012
Award - J. H. Michell Medal, ANZIAM (Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
2013 - 2014
Career position - Associate Professor in Mathematics, Queensland University of Technology
2014 -
Career position - Professor of Applied Mathematics, Queensland University of Technology
2014 - 2016
Award - ARC Future Fellow
2015
Career position - Co-Director, 51st ANZIAM Meeting, Gold Coast, Queensland
2016 - 2018
Career position - Member, College of Experts, Australian Research Council
2018
Career position - Chairman, Scientific Committee, Annual Meeting, International Society for Mathematical Biology, Sydney
2019 - 2020
Career position - Deputy Director, Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
2020
Award - E. O. Tuck Medal, ANZIAM (Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics)

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Journal Articles

  • Anon, ' Winner of the 2012 J. H. Michell Medal [Matthew Simpson]', Australian Mathematical Society gazette, 39 (1) (2012), 24. Details
  • Farrell, Troy; Hendy, Shaun; and Stokes, Yvonne, 'The 2020 EO Tuck Medal [awarded to Matthew J. Simpson]', Gazette of the Australian Mathematical Society, 47 (2) (2020), 95-7. Details

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