Applied mathematics
Research supervision is available in the applied mathematics fields listed above. If there is sufficient demand, advanced topics may be offered in these areas. Support for some research activities is provided by the Centre for Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography, the Centre for Computational Mathematics and the Cooperative Research Centre for Southern Hemisphere Meteorology.
An MSc course in meteorology is offered by coursework and minor thesis on a full-time or part-time basis. Those interested should consult either the director of the Centre for Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography or the director of the applied mathematics section.
An MSc course in mathematical modelling is offered by coursework and minor thesis on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time candidates supported by their employers are welcome and are encouraged to bring industrial or other problems as a basis for their thesis.
The following units may be offered in 1995 at graduate level (further details concerning syllabus, textbooks etc. are available from the director of the applied mathematics section):
* A5020 Mathematical modelling
* A5040 Special topics in astrophysics
* A5110 Special topics in general relativity
* A5120 Supercomputing
* A5500 Synoptic meteorology laboratory
* A5511 Dynamical meteorology of the tropics
* A5521 Atmosphere boundary layer
* A5532 Numerical weather analysis and prediction
* A5542 Cloud physics and convection
* A5552 Radiative transfer and remote sensing
* A5642 Air pollution meteorology and modelling
Pure mathematics
Research supervision is available in the pure mathematics fields listed in the opening paragraph above. Students interested in enrolling for the MSc or PhD degree should contact the director of the pure mathematics section preferably no later than August in the year before they wish to start work on a higher degree.
Mathematical statistics
Two broad choices are available for research work in statistics. The first possibility is in research leading to a written thesis in some area of probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical theory or applied statistics. The second possibility is a coursework MSc in applied statistics. Details may be obtained from the director of the mathematical statistics section.
Centre for Computational Mathematics
The Centre for Computational Mathematics has been formed to assist in, and provide focus for, the application of computing, mathematics and scientific theory to complex scientific problems. The members of the centre, who are mainly drawn from Monash University, include engineers, physicists, chemists, biochemists, mathematicians and computer scientists. Further information concerning the centre can be obtained by contacting the director, Professor J J Monaghan.
Centre for Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
The Centre for Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography provides opportunities for research and postgraduate study in meteorology, oceanography and geophysical fluid dynamics. The program is based broadly on theoretical work, numerical simulation, laboratory modelling and field observation.
The centre is also involved in a program of field observation carried out jointly with the Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO Division of Atmospheric Research. Information about research in this field and other activities of the group may be obtained from the director, Dr M J Reeder
Cooperative Research Centre for Southern Hemisphere Meteorology
The Cooperative Research Centre for Southern Hemisphere Meteorology (CRC SHM) was established in 1992, and brought together Monash University, the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia) Pty Ltd, CSIRO divisions of Atmospheric Research and of Applied Physics, and Cray Research (Australia) Pty Ltd in a collaborative program of meteorological research. Based on the main Clayton campus of Monash University, the CRC is the largest university-based institute in Australia for research and graduate training in the meteorological sciences. The educational program, of which the MSc in meteorology is a part, greatly extends and enriches postgraduate training in Australia, making the program one of the most comprehensive in the world.
CRC research is aimed at meeting Australia's needs in three key areas that, at present, are not being adequately addressed within existing institutions. Specifically, there are three research programs:
(i) stratospheric ozone
(ii) global transport modelling and
(iii) Southern Hemisphere climate dynamics.
For further in information, contact the director, Professor Graeme Stephens.