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Dr Sam Burnham: identifying biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:18:07 +1000

Dr Sam Burnham uses mathematical techniques to study Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. She works on developing early screening tests, biomarker discovery, quantification of disease severity and better understanding of the disease pathway.

Modelling industrial granular flows

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:21:48 +1000

We’re using computer modelling techniques to model the flow of granular materials such as pharmaceutical or food powders and mineral sands or ores.

Dr Chuong Nguyen: creating 3D models from 2D images

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:44:17 +1000

Dr Chuong Nguyen is part of the Quantitative Imaging research group. He specialises in 3D phenotyping and advanced phenomics. This involves creating 3D models of plants and insects from multiple 2D images, so that the characteristics of these organisms can be measured accurately and automatically.

Dr Tomasz Bednarz: image analysis and visualisation expert

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:35:35 +1000

Dr Tomasz Bednarz does research in the fields of image analysis, visualisation, computer graphics and human-computer interactions. He leads a project creating cloud-based image analysis and processing tools for biomedical imaging.

Cloud-based image analysis and processing toolbox

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:51:45 +1100

We're using the National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources (NeCTAR) cloud infrastructure to provide improved access to biomedical image processing and analysis software packages to researchers.

Computational and Mathematical Modelling

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:32:00 +1100

The Computational and Mathematical Modelling research program develops advanced computational and mathematical modelling tools to better understand, design and control physical and chemical processes that occur in wide range of both traditional and novel engineering applications.

Image analysis for 3D phenotyping

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:11:00 +1100

Imaging techniques can provide faster and more accurate measures of organism characteristics than manual methods. Our 3D phenotyping group uses two dimensional images of living things to create three-dimensional models. We work most often with plants and insects.

Dr Petar Liovic: applying advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics to emerging technologies

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:06:00 +1100

Dr Petar Liovic develops and applies advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics methods for emerging technologies.

Gaurav Singh: optimising supply chains for industry

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:03:56 +1000

Dr Gaurav Singh develops smart tools and strategies to help maximise supply chain efficiency.

Professor Eleanor Gates-Stuart

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:53:00 +1000

Professor Eleanor Gates-Stuart's diverse background spans academic research, science communication and media arts, with successful tenure in higher education leadership, design, project management and cultural arts.

Optimising medium-term planning for Rio Tinto

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:23:00 +1000

CSIRO is working with Rio Tinto in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to maximise throughput of their rail system by using simulations to help balance train scheduling with maintenance and other system constraints.

Mary Barnes: applying statistics to the problems of human health

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Ms Mary Barnes uses her statistical expertise to design efficient experiments and analyse complex data in the area of biological sciences.

Funds for the Future

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:20:07 +1000

While each of us wants to benefit from our own super in our retirement, we also want to see our consolidated super benefit Australia’s economy.

Social protection for vulnerable communities

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:52:00 +1100

CSIRO is working with AusAID to create an information framework for Indonesia which links together important information and locates it on maps to help the Indonesian Government deliver critical social services where they are needed most.

Environmetrics

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:12:00 +1100

Australia's largest team of environmental statisticians is working on the big issues that face environmental managers, policymakers and ... all of us.

Dr Sean O'Donoghue: Visualising biological data

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:12:00 +1100

Dr O'Donoghue is a bioinformatician who has played an integral part in raising the global standards in understanding, visualising and dealing with biological data by developing novel bioinformatics software.

Test drive a research career with CSIRO’s Graduate Fellows program

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Finished your degree in maths, stats or engineering? Can’t decide whether to do a PhD or go directly into the workforce? Why not try out a research career with CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics’ Graduate Fellows Program.

Dr Grace Chiu: developing statistical methods to understand, monitor and predict the environment

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Grace Chiu uses statistical modelling techniques for environmental applications.

Software and technical reports downloads

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

We have a range of products, software and reports available for download.

Optimising bulk material supply chains and port operations

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

New optimisation methods developed by CSIRO enhance throughput at Australia’s bulk material shipping terminals, and offer improvements over conventional approaches.

Quantitative Imaging: tools for extracting high quality data from images

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

We develop computer vision tools to maximise the quantity and quality of information that can be extracted from images. Our research spans 3D imaging, dynamic imaging and visualisation.

Dr Christine O'Keefe: turning data into knowledge for informed decision-making

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Christine O'Keefe is Research Program Leader for Business and Services Analytics in CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics. She turns data into knowledge for informed decision-making and action in the services economy.

Innovative financial services

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO researchers combine mathematical expertise with a thorough understanding of how finance markets work to bring innovative solutions to the finance industry.

Smart rostering: a powerful toolkit for roster generation

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has developed a suite of software modules packaged as a Staff Rostering Toolkit. CSIRO specialists use the Toolkit to customise roster generation for organisations with over 100 staff to meet their specific needs and work rules.

Dr Mahesh Prakash: a dynamic approach to fluids

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Mahesh Prakash is playing an important role in developing super-realistic animations using maths, like making sure computer-generated waves in movies look natural.

CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

At CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics, we create and use innovative mathematical sciences to tackle Australia's challenges.

Risk profile analysis: guidance for the Home Insulation Safety Program

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO’s top experts in risk analysis were commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to give specialist advice on the scope, design, size and development of the inspection and rectification program for non-foil insulation installed under the Home Insulation Program.

Dr Richard Jarrett: helping decision-makers understand risk

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Richard Jarrett heads a team of researchers who develop new ways of measuring and understanding risk.

Dr Yun Li: developing new statistical methods to understand climate change and variability

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Yun Li is an environmental statistician with many years of experience applying statistical methods to model and understand patterns in our changing climate.

Research and innovation for the services economy: a CSIRO perspective

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

At a Services Science workshop in CSIRO, Louise Ryan presented a perspective on how CSIRO can best contribute to this new field.

CSIRO-EMBL Interaction Support Proposal

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Download the form to apply for funds to support interactions between CSIRO and European Molecular Biology Laboratory partnership. (2 pages)

CSIRO and EMBL Interaction Scheme: call for applications

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This is a call for CSIRO and The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) staff to apply for funding to support their interaction.

Dr Aloke Phatak: going to extremes for climate research

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Aloke Phatak is using his expertise in climate statistics to help understand extreme weather events and phenomena.

Dr Bronwyn Harch: Chief, CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Bronwyn Harch leads researchers who use mathematics and statistics to make a real difference to industry, society and the environment.

Dr Philip Kokic: applying statistics to climate risk problems

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Philip Kokic has over 25 years' experience as a statistician working on a diverse range of applied topics including statistical analysis of survey data, climate risk modelling and econometric analysis.

Fastflo: fast, flexible software for mathematicians, scientists and engineers

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Our Fastflo software has many applications such as modelling air turbulence, understanding cooling processes or simulating pressure changes.

Fluid Solver: fluid simulation for motion picture special effects

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO is working with South Korea's Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) to develop new fluid simulation software technology for the motion picture industry.

Global banks use CSIRO financial maths

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has worked with GFI Group to develop a powerful collection of mathematical models to assist banks and financial institutions in pricing all major exotic foreign exchange (FX) options.

Business and services analytics

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Our researchers develop mathematical sciences methods and technologies that are applied in many areas of Australia’s services sector, from finance to air traffic to healthcare.

Spot: software for DNA microarray image analysis

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Spot is a microarray spot detection and characterisation software package which extracts more meaningful numerical information from cDNA microarrays than other software.

Dr Neale Fulton: optimising air transport management

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Neale Fulton, a research engineer with over 35 years industrial and research experience, is leader of the Optimisation in Air Transport Management (OATM) team.

Privacy-Preserving Analytics: software for analysing confidential data

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has developed technology called PPA that allows personal or commercially sensitive data to be statistically analysed while protecting confidentiality and privacy.

GeneRave: software for bioinformatics

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100

GeneRave is a new statistical technique specifically for microarray data that is able to cope with the multivariate nature of microarray data and extract meaningful information from it.

From vacation student to Oxford Scholar

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

When Jared O'Connell started his vacation scholarship with CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics he never would have imagined it would lead him to a job with CSIRO and then a PhD at Oxford University, England.

Avoiding collisions in complex air space

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has over 15 years of experience developing new approaches to long-standing problems in collision avoidance in airspace.

Detecting flu and other disease outbreaks sooner

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

New methods for detecting disease outbreaks earlier have been developed in a collaborative effort between CSIRO and NSW Health.

Detecting outbreaks of flu and other illnesses

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Health services need to know when a flu outbreak is normal or not so they can, if needed, quickly implement measures to contain it.

Dr Dadong Wang: developing automated image analysis solutions for scientific and industrial applications

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Wang develops tools to quantify 2D and 3D images, with the aim of increasing both the quality and quantity of information extracted from multi-dimensional image data.

Dr David Clifford: bringing a statistical perspective to bioinformatics

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Dr David Clifford is a researcher who uses his skills in statistics to make sense of large and complex biological datasets.

Dr Emma Huang: exploring complex plant genetics with statistics

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Emma Huang is a Research Scientist with CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics, working in the area of statistical bioinformatics for agribusiness.