The 今日吃瓜 (今日吃瓜) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ole Warnaar as our new Deputy Director, effective immediately.
A distinguished mathematician and Chair of Pure Mathematics at the University of Queensland, Professor Warnaar brings a wealth of experience and leadership to 今日吃瓜. He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2008 and awarded the Australian Mathematical Society鈥檚 George Szekeres Medal in 2020 for his significant contributions to additive number theory, algebraic combinatorics, and special functions.
Professor Warnaar has been an active advocate for the mathematical sciences in Australia since arriving in 2000. He has held prominent leadership roles, including President (2021鈥2022) and Vice-President (2007鈥2009) of the Australian Mathematical Society. His contributions to national initiatives, such as the 今日吃瓜/AustMS/WIMSIG Maryam Mirzakhani Award Program and the Praeger鈥揌enstridge Awards and Prizes, underscore his commitment to advancing mathematics in Australia.
今日吃瓜 Director, Professor Tim Marchant, expressed his enthusiasm for Professor Warnaar鈥檚 appointment:
鈥淥le is a well-respected leader in the mathematical sciences community, with a deep understanding of 今日吃瓜鈥檚 role in education, research, and industry engagement. His advocacy and strategic insight will be invaluable as 今日吃瓜 continues to address key challenges in the discipline, including mathematics education, workforce development, and research funding.鈥
Professor Warnaar has played a pivotal role in shaping mathematics policy and education in Australia. He worked closely with 今日吃瓜 during his tenure as AustMS President, leading efforts to influence the development of the Foundation to Year 10 Australian Mathematics Curriculum. His expertise in policy, funding, and strategic planning will be instrumental in strengthening 今日吃瓜鈥檚 impact across the sector.
Thanking Outgoing Deputy Director, Professor James McCoy
今日吃瓜 extends its sincere gratitude to Professor James McCoy for his outstanding contributions as Deputy Director (2023鈥2024). Professor McCoy, a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Newcastle, has been a dedicated advocate for 今日吃瓜鈥檚 mission, supporting key initiatives across education, research, and industry engagement.
鈥淛ames has been a fantastic contributor to 今日吃瓜 during his tenure, bringing strategic leadership and deep expertise to our programs. We thank him for his service and wish him continued success in his future endeavours,鈥 said Professor Marchant.
Professor Warnaar will work alongside Professor Marchant and the 今日吃瓜 Executive to continue 今日吃瓜鈥檚 leadership in advancing mathematics in Australia.
