Postgraduate Course: Doctor of Philosophy

Testamur Title of Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Abbreviation: PhD Home Faculty: Informatics Duration: 3 years (6 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent Total Credit Points: 48 cp per year Delivery Mode: Supervised individual research Starting Session(s): Autumn/Spring Location: Wollongong UOW Course Code: 201 CRICOS Code: 001244E

Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidates undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in mathematical or statistical studies. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is highly regarded by private and public sector employers.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A four-year Honours Bachelor degree in any relevant area of Mathematics or Statistics (Class II, Division 2 or higher); or a Master of Science - Research (Mathematics) or (Statistics) with a strong performance in the 48 credit point thesis, or equivalent.

Course Requirements

This program is 100% by thesis (carrying weighting of 48 credit points per year). Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics on occasion throughout the program.

Current Research Areas

Engineering and Applied Mathematics

Applied non-linear dynamical systems
Bioreactor engineering
Chemical reaction engineering
Combustion theory
Computational environmental fluid dynamics
Computational mathematics
Elasticity and fracture mechanics
Granular materials
Lie group analysis of non-linear differential equations
Microwave heating
Nanotechnology
Non-linear continuum mechanics including large elastic deformations of rubber-like materials
Non-linear waves
Oceanography
Rail development

Statistical and Survey Methodology

e-Education
Epidemiology
Experimental design
Goodness of fit
Image analysis
Multivariate analysis
Neural networks
Nonparametrics
Quasi-likelihood
Sample survey design, analysis and methodology
Spatial statistics
Statistical decision theory
Statistical quality control
Time series analysis

Mathematical Analysis

Algebra
Analysis
Harmonic analysis and wavelets
Group theory
Topology and chaos
Logic and partial differential equations
Topological groups
Measure theory
Number theory
Functional analysis
Combinatorial designs

Mathematical Finance

Other Information

It is possible to downgrade enrolment from a PhD to a Master of Science - Research, with the permission of the Head of School.