Shaun Belward

Shaun Belward is a Senior Lecturer at James Cook University, with a focus on mathematics education and quantitative skills development across disciplines. His research spans applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, and pedagogical innovation.

• Key Research Areas: Mathematics education, curriculum design for STEM, interdisciplinary collaboration in quantitative skill development, and fluid dynamics modeling.
• Educational Impact: Led initiatives to improve graduate learning outcomes in mathematics, developed cross-institutional curricula for life sciences, and explored peer group learning strategies.
• Applied Mathematics: Contributed to solving complex fluid dynamics problems, including supercritical flow over topography, atmospheric interfacial waves, and oil spill containment models using series solutions.
• Notable Trends: Recent work emphasizes dynamic vehicle routing optimization (2024), while earlier studies focused on bridging vocational and tertiary education pathways (2005-2015) and foundational mathematical misconceptions (2011).
• Collaborations: Partnered with educators like Kelly Matthews, Leanne Rylands, and Carmel Coady to address challenges in undergraduate science education.