The School of Mathematics and Statistics is proud to present this special lecture, "Mathematical models for epidemic outbreaks", by Professor Tom Britton of Stockholm University.
In the talk, Professor Britton will initially describe the basics of mathematical epidemic models, and indicate the many extensions that exist. Then he will briefly describe two problems he has worked on recently, inspired by Covid-19: How should a lockdown be optimised in time and magnitude? And how many lives were saved by the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccine?
The talk will be followed by a networking reception with refreshments.
3-4pm: Presentation by Prof Tom Britton in Room 4082/3, Anita B. Lawrence Centre, UNSW
4-5pm: Reception with refreshments in Room 3082, Anita B. Lawrence Centre, UNSW
Tom Britton is a professor at the Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University where he holds the Cramér chair. His research focuses on applied probability and statistical methodology with applications in biology and medicine, in particular infectious disease outbreaks. He has published 3 research monographs and close to 100 papers on Epidemic modeling and analyses.
This event is part of the School's Frontiers in Fundamental Mathematics Research Nexus series, which aims to highlight fundamental research in the mathematical sciences, with an emphasis on the significance and impact of fundamental mathematics to a diverse range of areas within mathematics and beyond.
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