Dr David Newth’s research focuses on analysing, modelling and understanding the emergent behaviour of complex social and biological systems.
Current activities
Dr Newth is a Research Scientist with CSIRO Centre for Complex Systems Science.
His research currently focuses on:
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stability and complexity of ecosystems and societies
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evolution of cooperation, social structure and cohesive groups
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massive agent based models calibrated by data
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network analysis of large complex social and ecological network
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managing the Network Theory Working Group.
Background
Dr Newth commenced working with the CSIRO in 2004 working on modelling complex systems.
Prior to this, between 2003-04, Dr Newth lectured at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, in:
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complex systems
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data communications
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data modelling
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decision support.
Academic qualifications
Dr Newth graduated with a:
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Bachelor of Applied Science with First Class Honours in 1998 from Charles Sturt University
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Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science in 2002, also at Charles Sturt University.
Achievements
Dr Newth’s awards and achievements include:
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the 2007 John Philip Award for the Promotion of Excellence in Young Scientists
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a One CSIRO Award, presented to the CSIRO Centre for Complex Systems Science, 2005
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the Vice Chancellors Award for Research Excellence (CSU), 2003
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an Australian Postgraduate Award, 1999-2000
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the IBM Computing Prize, 1997.
Dr Newth is a member of:
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Information Theory Society
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IEEE Man Systems and Cybernetics Society
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Association of Computer Machinery.
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