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Professor Rowena Ball is a distinguished academic at the Australian National University (ANU) within the Mathematical Sciences Institute. Her work bridges applied mathematics, physical chemistry, and nonlinear dynamical systems, with groundbreaking contributions to the origin of life and Indigenous science.
- PhD (1997), BSc Hons I + University Medal (1993) from Macquarie University
- Awarded ARC Future Fellowship (2010–2016), Lagrange Fellowship (2005), and ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2000–2003)
Key research areas include:
- Prebiotic Chemistry: Hydrogen peroxide-driven RNA replication, thermochemical oscillators, and polymer decomposition
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Decolonizing STEM curricula and mapping Indigenous agricultural patterns via satellite
- Thermodynamic Engineering: Endex calcium looping for CO2 capture and combustion efficiency optimization
Her recent publications focus on anomalous thermal fluctuations, chiral symmetry in prebiotic molecules, and nonlinear feedback in biomass combustion. Scientific accolades include peer-reviewed recognition in Journal of the Royal Society Interface, Astrobiology, and Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.
Professor Ball actively supervises projects in:
- Mathematical modeling of Indigenous cultural practices
- Thermochemical systems for carbon sequestration
- Dynamical models of plasma turbulence and fusion energy
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