(MoCaO) Mathematics of Computation and Optimisation 

Special Interest Group of the Australian Mathematical Society

About MoCaO

We advance rigorous mathematical design and analysis of numerical methods for models based on differential equations and mathematical optimisation.

Structure

Our 140 members hail from diverse mathematical backgrounds and share a passion for collaborating across silos, supporting our students, and advancing our discipline. We:

  • run an annual distinguished seminar series; 
  • promote scholarship opportunities in Australian Mathematics;
  • organise an annual AustMS special session; and 
  • provide student support for regular optimisation-focussed workshops such as WOMBAT and WICO

Visit our website for the latest upcoming scholarships, workshops, and support opportunities.

Meet the Committee

Name

Role

University

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Dmytro Matsypura

Optimisation chair
Sydney University
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Ricardo Rulz Baier

Computing chair
Monash University
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Vinesha Peiris

Secretary
Curtin University
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Minh Dao

Treasurer
Emeritus
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Bishnu Lamichhane

Ordinary member
University of Newcastle
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Scott Lindstrom

Ordinary member
Curtin University
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Nadezda (Nadia) Sukhorukova

Communication (website manager)
Swinburne University
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Julien Ugon

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
Deakin University
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Stephen Robert

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
Australian National University
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Reinier Diaz Millan

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
Deakin University
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Mathew Tam

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
University of Melbourne
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Lindon Roberts

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
University of Melbourne
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Andrew Eberhard

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
RMIT
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Quoc Thong Le Gia

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
UNSW
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Mareike Dressler

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
UNSW
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Sergio Rojas

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
Monash University
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Janosch Rieger

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
Monash University
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Hailong Guo

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
University of Melbourne
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Ayesha Sohail

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
University of Sydney
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Li Chen

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
University of Sydney
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Nam Ho-Nguyen

Co-opted members (as of 2025)
University of Sydney
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November 26, 2025

Workshop on Optimisation, Metric Bounds, Approximation and Transversality (WOMBAT)

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July 3, 2023

MoCaO lecture series 2023: Polynomial optimisation, 3 July

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July 4, 2023

MoCaO lecture series 2023: Polynomial optimisation, 4 July

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July 5, 2023

MoCaO lecture series 2023: Polynomial optimisation, 5 July

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July 6, 2023

MoCaO lecture series 2023: Polynomial optimisation, 6 July

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July 7, 2023

MoCaO lecture series 2023: Polynomial optimisation, 7 July

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December 13, 2022

Workshop on Optimisation, Metric Bounds, Approximation and Transversality (WOMBAT 2022)

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October 12, 2022

Workshop on Optimisation Topics in Australia: WOTA@Waterfront 2022

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July 11, 2022

MoCaO Lectures:  Data Science, 11–15 July 2022

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July 15, 2020

Variational Analysis and Optimisation Webinar, 15 July 2020

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July 8, 2020

Variational Analysis and Optimisation Webinar, 8 July 2020

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December 8, 2019

WoMBaT-2019

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September 23, 2020

Variational Analysis and Optimisation Seminar, 23 September 2020

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November 4, 2020

Variational Analysis and Optimisation Seminar, 4 November

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