Dominic Delport
Health modeller
Working groups
Background
Dominic's undergraduate studies were in physics and applied mathematics, and during his postgraduate studies he continued in applied mathematics with a focus on mathematical biology. His research was on reviewing and developing extensions to mathematical models of macroparasite transmission across human populations.
Since joining Burnet, Dominic has primarily focused on projects in maternal and child health, nutrition, and COVID-19 modelling using the agent-based model, Covasim.
Qualifications
- 2018: Master of Science (Applied Mathematics), The University of Melbourne
- 2016: Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Physics), The University of Melbourne
Awards
- 2025: Harold Mitchell Foundation Postgraduate Travel Fellowship
Reports and other work
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Know COVID-19: Estimating risks associated with early reopening in Victoria
In this study, we use Covasim to estimate the risk of Victoria experiencing a third COVID-19 epidemic wave if Stage 4 restrictions were eased on the 14th September 2020 or two weeks later on the 28th September.
Know COVID-19: Estimating risks associated with early reopening in Victoria -
Modelling the Victorian roadmap (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
COVID-19 mathematical modelling of the Victoria roadmap 2021.
Modelling the Victorian roadmap (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
Burnet publications
View 20 moreEstimating the historical impact of outbreak response immunisation programmes across 210 outbreaks in low and middle-income countries
BMJ Global Health
Dominic Delport et al
Using Measles Outbreaks to Identify Under-Resourced Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Predictive Model
Vaccines
Gabrielle P. D. MacKechnie et al
Estimating the impact of decreasing vaccination response times for outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Dominic Delport et al
News and features
Special focus on Thailand in Burnet Travel Awards
Funds totalling $140,000 have been shared among 22 Burnet Institute Travel Award winners for 2025, including a new and special award, the Princess Srinagarindra PhD Scholarship.
Life-saving impact of global vaccine stockpiles
New Burnet research highlights the critical role of global vaccine stockpiles in preventing widespread outbreaks of deadly diseases.