Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, University of Adelaide
I'm a lecturer in applied mathematics at the University of Adelaide. My research interests are in computational social science, human dynamics and social networks, data assimilation, and the mathematics of weather and climate.
I am an Associate Investigator with the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS), as well as an Affiliated Researcher with the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Policy Relevant Infectious diseases Simulation and Mathematical Modelling (PRISM^2).
Do social media algorithms erode our ability to make decisions freely? The jury is out
Oct 12, 2020 08:04 am UTC| Technology
Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own lives? This article is part...
Explainer: how the internet knows if you're happy or sad
May 22, 2017 11:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
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