Alan McCarthy

Alan McCarthy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia) in Sydney. His office is located in the Anita B. Lawrence Centre, Room 4076, with direct contact via a.mccarthy@unsw.edu.au.

His research focuses on two primary domains: differential geometry (specializing in continuous and discrete projective minimal surfaces, combinatorial structures, and integrable systems) and mathematics education (investigating challenges faced by out-of-field mathematics teachers—those instructing without formal mathematics training). This dual expertise bridges theoretical mathematics with pedagogical applications.

Article trends reveal a concentrated output in geometric analysis (2017-2018), followed by a distinct 2022 venture into blockchain tokenomics, demonstrating applied mathematical rigor across pure theory and cryptocurrency economics. The shift highlights interdisciplinary adaptability while maintaining core methodological strengths.

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