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Professor Ryan Loxton is the Director of the Centre for Optimisation and Decision Science at Curtin University, leading research in optimisation, optimal control, and data science. His work focuses on applying advanced mathematics to complex industrial processes, collaborating with companies like Woodside Energy and BHP. He holds a PhD and BSc Honours in Applied Mathematics from Curtin University.
His research interests include optimisation algorithms, maintenance scheduling, and resource management, supported by grants from the Australian Research Council and industry partners. Notable awards include the 2020 Christopher Heyde Medal and the 2014 West Australian Young Scientist of the Year Award. Professor Loxton has pioneered software tools like the Quantum platform for maintenance optimisation, which won the 2017 South32 Designing for Excellence Innovation Award.
His publications span optimisation techniques for mining, energy, and logistics, with a focus on cutting-edge methods like Benders decomposition and control parametrisation. Current projects include the ARC Industrial Training Centre for Transforming Maintenance through Data Science, addressing industry challenges in the resources sector.
