The School of Mathematical Sciences is a leading provider of applied mathematics and statistics higher education and excels in research in applied and computational mathematics, statistics, and operations research.

The school is closely associated with the QUT Centre for Data Science and is Queensland's only node of an Australian Centre of Excellence in Mathematics (Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems).

Our research partnerships

We're working with you to find solutions to your problems. Reach result through a collaborative partnership with our experienced research experts who make active contributions to their fields.

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Learning and teaching experience

Our award-winning academics teach our students to apply mathematics to real-world situations using sophisticated, workplace-relevant software, enabling a solid grounding for future employment in research and industry.

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Our staff

Professor Tony Roberts
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Head of School
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Professor Michael Bode
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Professor
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Research fields
Applied mathematics
Ecological applications
Numerical and computational mathematics
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Professor Paul Corry
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Professor in Operations Research
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Research fields
Applied mathematics
Statistics
Other mathematical sciences
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Professor Scott McCue
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Professor
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Applied mathematics
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Professor James McGree
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Professor in Statistics
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Statistics
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Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen
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Professor of Statistics
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Statistics
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News and events

17 Apr 2025

Crystal clues on Mars point to watery and possibly life-supporting past

A QUT-led study analysing data from NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered compelling evidence of multiple mineral-forming events just beneath the Martian surface – findings that bring scientists one step closer to answering the profound question: did life ever exist on Mars?

11 Apr 2025

Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0 wins prestigious national awards

QUT and the Cancer Council Queensland have been recognised with two Oceania Geospatial Excellence Awards for the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0.

8 Apr 2025

Housing as a human right the focus of new QUT research group

QUT has established a new cross-disciplinary research group to tackle the housing crisis with more than 50 experts analysing the challenges and current policies in a quest to provide solutions.

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