Michael Watson

Dr Michael Watson is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New South Wales. His research focuses on mathematical and computational modelling of biological and physical systems, particularly pattern formation in tissues, atherosclerotic plaque development, and pore-scale fluid flow in porous media.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematical Biology (2013), Heriot-Watt University
• BSc in Mathematics (First Class Honours, 2008), University of Dundee

His work combines partial differential equation models, individual-based models, and pore network models to address complex biological and physical phenomena. Applications include wound healing, retinal vasculature development, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.

Notable award: Lee Segel Prize for Best Paper (2014) from the Society for Mathematical Biology. Publications span topics like atherosclerosis, porous media, and angiogenesis, with recent preprints exploring smooth muscle cell phenotype switching and lipid-dependent macrophage kinetics.

Teaching:

• MATH6781 Biomathematics
• MATH1231 Mathematics 1B