Markus Hegland

Markus Hegland is a Professor and Head of the Centre for Mathematics and its Applications (CMA) at the Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (1988) and has been affiliated with ANU since 1992, focusing on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and numerical analysis. As a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at TUM-IAS, his research emphasizes high-dimensional problems, ill-posed systems, and data mining applications. His work bridges computational mathematics with practical domains like systems biology and spectral enhancement.

Research interests include sparse grid techniques, regularization methods, and algorithm development for HPC. Notable contributions include the OPTICOM method for stable sparse grid solutions and convergence theory for variable Hilbert scales regularization. He has led projects on fault-tolerant HPC algorithms and collaborated with Fujitsu on HPC applications.

Publications span numerical analysis, bioinformatics, and computational physics. His work on the chemical master equation and gyrokinetics showcases interdisciplinary impact. Currently, he explores resilient grid-based solvers and machine learning integration with HPC frameworks. No awards are explicitly listed, but his senior fellowship underscores recognition in his field.

Grants and collaborations include ARC-funded research in bioinformatics and HPC resilience. His work on digital twins and algorithm optimization reflects broader interests in advanced computational modeling. He is actively involved in teaching and supervising in computational mathematics and data science at ANU.