About

Hi, I’m Dylan, and I’m in the final year of my PhD in Mathematics at the University of Adelaide. I’m fortunate to be supervised by Dr Andrew Black (principal) and Dr Lauren Kennedy.

My research focuses on modelling biological processes using stochastic and probabilistic methods. It integrates techniques from applied mathematics, statistics, and scientific programming. A key aspect of my work involves developing efficient mathematical and computational methods for fitting complex within-host and multi-scale epidemic models, with an emphasis on accessibility—reducing the reliance on supercomputers and low-level programming languages. I’m currently working on developing methods for merging within-host and between-host models of respiratory infectious diseases (Covid-19 and Influenzas), while accounting for stochasticity in each process.

Throughout my postgraduate candidature, I’ve worked in a variety of roles, with highlights listed under Professional Activities. You can find publications stemming from my research under Publications. Open-source code and project contributions can be found on my GitHub. I’ve also had the opportunity to teach many courses in a range of capacities (course coordinator, project supervisor, tutor, and marker) at the University of Adelaide, detailed under Teaching.

If you’re interested in my research or have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to discuss ideas and learn about others’ work.