Dr. Robert Womersley

Biography

Robert Womersley is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New South Wales, where he has been a staff member since 1985. He obtained his PhD and MSc from the University of Dundee and a BSc (Hons) from Adelaide University. Over the years, he has held various honorary positions including visiting roles at Vanderbilt University, the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Argonne National Laboratory, the Courant Institute, and the Australian National University. His research interests focus on computational methods and their applications in addressing optimization problems and computational mathematics, particularly in applied contexts. Key areas of expertise include numerical integration, high-performance computing, and computational finance, where he works on calibrating financial models using market data. Womersley continues to contribute to the field through various academic publications and research activities.

Research Interests