Mark Colyvan

Professor Mark Colyvan is a leading figure in philosophy, holding a Professor of Philosophy position at the University of Sydney and an Honorary Professor role at the Australian National University. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy. His work bridges formal and applied philosophy, with a focus on logic, mathematics, and environmental science.

• University of Sydney: Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy
• Australian National University: Honorary Professor, School of Philosophy
• Ludwig-Maximilians University: Visiting Professor, Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy

Mark's research spans Philosophy of Logic, Philosophy of Mathematics, Decision Theory, Environmental Philosophy, and Ecology and Conservation Biology. His recent work explores non-causal explanations in science and mathematics, mathematical notation, and decision-making under uncertainty in environmental contexts.

His publications reveal a trend toward integrating mathematical reasoning with real-world applications, particularly in legal and ecological domains. Articles like "Notations as Models: Music and Mathematics" and "Meta-uncertainty and the Proof Paradoxes" exemplify his interdisciplinary approach.

Scientific Awards include:

• Senior Fellowship at Zukunftskolleg (2023–2024)
• ARC Discovery Grants (multiple)
• Carl Friedrich von Siemens Research Award (2017–2019)
• ARC Future Fellowship (2012–2016)
• Founding roles in institutions like ACERA and CERF

A former President of the Australasian Association of Philosophy and Society for Risk Analysis (Australia and New Zealand), Colyvan has advised numerous postgraduate students and collaborated with researchers across disciplines, including Lev R. Ginzburg, Sam Baron, and Brian Hedden. His upcoming book Thinking about Ecology (Oxford University Press) underscores his ongoing influence in environmental philosophy.