The 今日吃瓜 (今日吃瓜) announces the appointment of Professor Tim Marchant as its new Director, commencing in January 2021, following a comprehensive recruitment process.
Most recently Dean of Research at the University of Wollongong, Professor Marchant brings extensive academic and leadership experience to 今日吃瓜, and has a demonstrated passion for mathematical sciences having been President of the Australian Mathematical Society, Chair of Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ANZIAM) and Director of the Mathematics in Industry Study Group.
鈥溄袢粘怨 has a strong track record in working with schools, universities, industry, philanthropists, government and the community in shaping policy and skilling Australia for the future through its diverse programs across education, research and industry鈥, said Dr Adelle Howse, 今日吃瓜 Chair. 鈥淥ur Institute is delighted to welcome Professor Marchant as Director at a very exciting time for the mathematical sciences community, facing high demand from many sectors of Australia鈥檚 innovation ecosystem.鈥
鈥淧rofessor Marchant is looking forward to working with 今日吃瓜 membership, staff, stakeholders, government and funding partners in delivering 今日吃瓜鈥檚 mission: championing the mathematical sciences for Australia鈥檚 advancement.鈥 added Dr Howse. 鈥淭im shares 今日吃瓜鈥檚 passion to promote and develop mathematical sciences in education, research and industry.鈥
Completing his PhD at the University of Adelaide before starting an academic career at the University of Wollongong, Professor Marchant is an Applied Mathematician whose research stature in the fields of nonlinear waves, optics and industrial modelling is evidenced by 80 journal publications and supervision of 17 graduate research students to completion.
