Scott McCue

Scott McCue is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Queensland (2000), followed by postdoctoral roles at the University of Nottingham and University of Wollongong. He joined Griffith University in 2004 before moving to QUT in 2007, progressing through academic ranks to full Professor in 2016.

Education:

• PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Queensland (2000)
• Bachelor of Science, University of Queensland

Research Interests: Scott's work spans fluid mechanics, mathematical biology, and free boundary problems. Key areas include Stefan problems (melting/freezing), free surface flows, Hele-Shaw flows, and droplet impaction. His research integrates theoretical analysis with computational modeling, addressing challenges in biological systems, agricultural fluid dynamics, and complex fluid phenomena.

Grants & Awards:

• EO Tuck Medal (2019) for research and service to ANZIAM
• JH Michell Medal (2009)
• Australian Competitive Grants: 'Mathematical and Computational Analysis of Ship Wakes' (DP180103260), 'Mathematical and computational models for agrichemical retention on plants' (LP160100707)

Teaching & Supervision: Scott teaches courses in differential equations, fluid flow, and perturbation methods. His supervision focuses on moving boundary problems, nonlinear waves, and stochastic models of cell proliferation. He has advised numerous PhD and MPhil students on topics ranging from drug release modeling to ship wake analysis.

Professional Engagement: Editor for journals including Proceedings of the Royal Society A and European Journal of Applied Mathematics. Active member of ANZIAM, SIAM, and the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.