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.

Our partnerships

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

Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen
Position
Professor of Statistics
Division / Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences
Research field
Statistics
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Professor Timothy Moroney
Position
Professor in Mathematics
Division / Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences
Research field
Numerical and computational mathematics
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Emeritus Professor Tony Pettitt
Position
Professor Emeritus
Division / Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences
Research field
Statistics
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Professor Matthew Simpson
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences
Research fields
Applied mathematics
Numerical and computational mathematics
Other mathematical sciences
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Professor Ian Turner
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences
Research fields
Numerical and computational mathematics
Applied mathematics
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Professor Chris Drovandi
Position
ARC Future Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences
Research field
Statistics
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News and events

13 Dec 2024

Breakthrough brings body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality

A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.

6 Dec 2024

QUT awarded $9.87 million in ARC Discovery grants

 QUT is celebrating the award of $9.87 million ARC Discovery grants to fund 16 projects.

3 Dec 2024

All aboard: CSIRO science ship exhibit docks at QUT for holidays

A 12-metre shipping container that gives science lovers a taste of life aboard Australia’s ocean research vessel (RV) Investigator is on display at QUT in inner Brisbane over the school holidays.

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