Simulation & Modelling Research Group
Welcome to the UWA Simulation and Modelling Research Group home page. Our research is focussed on the study and increased understanding of naturally occurring complex systems, particularly spatial systems such as wildfire/bushfire dynamics and the spread of disease among communities (pandemic influenza) and over the landscape (bluetongue virus and foot and mouth disease).
Intended outcomes are models and simulation technology allowing us to predict future behaviour of such systems: in real-time, allow better management of evolving systems such as traffic and fire; non real-time allows better development of fire and infection control strategies. Areas of focus include; quantifying mitigating impact of interventions and determining the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions.
