Mathematics and Data Analytics Research Areas

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Waikato engages in research across a wide spectrum of mathematical topics. In particular, we have expertise in space science, general relativity, combinatorics, algebra, probability, machine learning, and Bayesian statistics.

Research in the field of applied mathematics typically involves constructing models of physical systems which can then be solved using partial differential equations and advanced computational methods.
• Professor Sean Oughton
• Associate Professor Jacob Heerikhuisen
• Dr Woei Chet Lim

Research in pure mathematics explores intrinsic concepts and structural properties of mathematical systems, which forms the foundation of modern mathematics.
• Associate Professor Nicholas Cavenagh
• Dr Tim Stokes
• Dr Ian Hawthorn
• Dr Raziyeh Zarre

Research in probability focusses on understanding systems that exhibit random behaviour. Statistics is the science of analysing and interpreting data.
• Dr Han Gan
• Dr Jason Kurz
• Dr Paul Brown

We offer post-graduate research projects as part of these qualifications:

• Master of Science
• Master of Science (Research)
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy