Dr Rowan Martin-Hughes
Senior Research Officer
Background
Dr Rowan Martin-Hughes comes from a background in mathematics and computer science, specialising in game theory and modelling the development of trust. He has years of experience in capacity development in civil society in South East Asia and since 2015 has worked on mathematical models to improve the allocative efficiency of health resources.
Rowan maintains and develops models including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, nutrition, and maternal, newborn and child health, and applies those models in country contexts in partnership with governments, development partners, and national stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 2010: PhD in Computer Science, Australian National University
- 2004: BSc (Hons) Mathematics/Computer Science, University of Tasmania
Positions
- 2017 – present: Senior Research Officer, Burnet Institute
- 2015 – 2017: Research Consultant, Optima
- 2014 – 2015: Research Consultant, Civil Society in Cambodia
- 2011 – 2014: Knowledge Management Advisor, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia
Burnet publications
View 29 moreEstablishing HIV transmission pathways in Bhutan: a modelling study
The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
Nisaa Wulan et al
Effects of reductions in US foreign assistance on HIV, tuberculosis, family planning, and maternal and child health: a modelling study
The Lancet Global Health
John Stover et al
HIV incidence and prevalence projections for Zimbabwe: Findings from five mathematical models
African Journal of AIDS Research
Isaac Taramusi et al
Current projects
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How stable housing can support people who use drugs (HOUSED)
Australia is experiencing a housing crisis, and people who use drugs are being left behind. To address this, we're analysing the social, economic and health benefits of stable housing for people who use drugs.
Optima HIV modelling
Optima HIV is an open source mathematical modelling tool to help countries respond effectively to HIV.
Optima Tuberculosis modelling
Optima Tuberculosis is an open-source model to aid the fight against TB. It combines epidemiological and economic algorithms to find the best ways to optimise resources and reduce disease.
News and features
Foreign aid cuts could mean 10 million more HIV infections by 2030 – and almost 3 million extra deaths
Written by Dr Rowan Martin-Hughes, Burnet senior research fellow; Dr Debra ten Brink, Burnet senior research officer, and Associate Professor Nick Scott, Burnet head of Modelling and Biostatistics.
Advancing research through NHMRC grants and scholarships
Congratulations to our researchers on receiving distinguished National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants and scholarships.