Consulting

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has highly qualified staff with considerable experience and expertise in the application of mathematics to the complex problems arising in modern business and industry. Expert consultancy is offered in all areas of modern mathematics and statistics. The Department has excellent computing facilities and a range of state-of-the-art software packages for solving industrial problems.

The establishment of the Western Australian Centre of Excellence in Industrial Optimisation (WACEIO) has clearly signified the standing of our research strength in optimization, operations research and statistics in the Asian Pacific region. WACEIO conducts research and development activities along with consulting, and training and education programs (Short Courses, Certificate Courses, Diploma, Masters and Professional Doctorates) relevant to key Western Australian industries, which include: agriculture, fisheries, environment, mining and petroleum, defence; telecommunications; transport and logistics; and manufacturing. In addition to research and education programs, WACEIO also offers consulting services and hosts major and mini conferences in industrial modelling, optimization and statistics. Through high level consulting services, WACEIO aims to establish strong links with relevant industries. Advanced and effective techniques and methods in optimization, operations research, and statistics are used to address problems encountered in the key Western Australian industries mentioned above.

The Department also has an internal Statistical Consulting Unit that provides short courses on basic and special statistical methods throughout the year for students and staff of the Curtin University of Technology. The focus is to promote statistical thinking and correct use of statistical methods. This internal Group aims to promote the practice of good statistical methods and provide appropriate statistical support to Curtin researchers. For Curtin's Postgraduate students an initial free consultation is offered.