newsletter - New Zealand Mathematical Society

Stevens, Carey; The University of Auckland; "An anatomically-based computational study of cardiac
mechanics and myocardial infarction''; 2002; P. Hunter; Runs a startup company called ZEST.
Tawhai, Merryn; The University of Auckland; 2001; "An anatomically based mathematical model of the
human lungs, applied to gas mixing and water vapour and heat transport''; P. Hunter, A. Pullan; Research
Scientist in the Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland.
Todoroki, Christine; The University of Auckland; 1997; "Primary and secondary log breakdown
simulation''; M. Rönnqvist; Research Scientist, Forest Research.
Tomlinson, Karl; The University of Auckland; 2000; "Finite element solution of an eikonal equation for
excitation wavefront propagation in ventricular myocardium''; A. Pullan, P. Hunter; Research Scientist in
the Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland.
Trew, Mark; The University of Auckland; 1999; "Aspects of shallow water modelling''; M. J. O'Sullivan;
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland.
Tu'akilaumea (Havea), Robin; University of Canterbury; "Constructive spectral and numerical range
theory''; Professor D.S. Bridges.
Uhlmann, Sebastian; University of Otago; 2001; "Incidental takes of Sooty (Puffinus griseus) and shorttailed
Shearwaters (Pitenuirostris) in fisheries''; Dr David Fletcher (jointly with Zoology Department).
Vasiljevic, Sanja Todorovic; The University of Auckland, Department of Mathematics; 2001; "Bounds
on the number of automorphisms of a compact non-orientable surface of given genus''; Professor Marston
Conder; Actuary with AMI, Christchurch.
Wallace, Christopher; The University of Auckland; 2001; "The construction of optimal tours of duty for
long haul flight attendants''; D. M. Ryan; OR Group, Air New Zealand.
Walls, Fiona; Victoria University of Wellington; "Sociomathematical Worlds: The social world of
children's mathematical learning in the middle primary years''; Megan Clark; Senior Lecturer, School of
Education, Murdoch University.
Walshaw, Margaret; Massey University; 2000; "Paradox, partiality and promise: A politics for girls in
school mathematics''; Dr Gillian Thornley; Senior Lecturer, Department of Technology, Science and
Mathematics Education, Massey University.
Ware, Robert; University of Canterbury; "Three studies in numerical methods for statistical
approximations''; Dr F.R. Lad [Dr I.L. Hudson].
Wharton (nee Taylor), Fiona; Massey University; 2000; "Search and rescue management: Modelling
and development of heuristics strategies within a simulation environment''; Dr John Giffin.
Wright, Will; The University of Auckland, Department of Mathematics; 2002; "General linear methods
with inherent Runge-Kutta stability''; Professor John Butcher; Postdoctoral Fellow at University of
Bergen.
Wu, Guohua; Victoria University of Wellington; "Structural properties of DCE degrees and
representations of CE reals''; Rod Downey; Post-doctoral fellow, Victoria University of Wellington.
Yamamoto, S.; University of Canterbury; "Linear and nonlinear integral equation population models'';
Professor G. Wake, Associate Professor D. Wall.
MASTERATE
Afzal, Ramzan Ali; Victoria University of Wellington; "On the quantification of risk and the estimation
of motor insurance premiums''; Leigh Roberts, Megan Clark; Ministry of Health, NZ.
Allsopp, Toby; The University of Auckland; 1998; "Stochastic weather routing for sailing vessels''; A.
Philpott, A. Mason; Analyst, Peace Software.
Arnold, Richard A; Victoria University of Wellington; "Bayesian Spectral Analysis of White Dwarf
Light Curves''; Tony Vignaux; Lecturer in Statistics, Victoria University of Wellington.
Au, Khanhav; Victoria University of Wellington; "Simulation and Estimation for hidden Markov models
of Brownian motion''; David Vere-Jones; PhD, ANU Canberra.