Assoc. Prof. Benchawan Wiwatanapataphee, PhD
Associate Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
School of EECMS, Curtin University
PhD, Curtin University, awarded 1998
Perth, Western Australia
Languages: Thai (Native), English
b.wiwatanapataphee@curtin.edu.au
| Patent | 1 |
| Books | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 105 |
| Proceedings | 30 |
| Citations | 1569 |
| h-index | 23 |
| i10-index | 41 |
- Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Modelling and Optimisation in Industrial Management
- Approximation theory and asymptotic methods
- Numerical solution of differential and integral eqs.
- Computational Finance
- Computational Statistics and Data Analysis
- Advanced Numerical Analysis
- Supply Chain Modelling and Optimisation
- Industrial Engineering Project
- Computational Mathematics
- Vector Calculus
- Linear Algebra
Professional and Academic Services
- Grant Assessment
- Journal Editing
- Journal Review Service
- PhD Thesis Examination
Thai Royal Orders & Decorations
| Year | Ribbon | Honour |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 |  |
Chakrabarti Mala Medal - Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Civil) |
| Dec 2010 |  |
Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant |
| Dec 2007 |  |
Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand |
| Dec 2004 |  |
Knight Commander (Second Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant. |
Update
- Give a talk on the topic of "Traffic Flow Modelling in Teaching Differential Equations" at SIMIODE EXPO 2024 International Online Conference
- Give a talk as a keynote speaker on the topic of "Enhancing Traffic Dynamics: Pioneering Applications of Fractional Differential Equations in Complex Systems" at The Advances in Applications of Analytical Methods for Solving Differential Equations (Symmetry 2024)
Overview
Assoc. Prof.
Benchawan Wiwatanapataphee obtained her PhD degree from Curtin University in 1998. She then worked in the
Department of Mathematics at Mahidol University, initially as an Assistant Professor, then as an Associate
Professor, and later as a Professor and Deputy Head of Department. In 2015, Dr Wiwatanapataphee moved to
Curtin University in Perth, where she has been working as an Associate Professor, conducting research and
teaching in the Discipline of Mathematics and Statistics within the School of Electrical Engineering,
Computing, and Mathematical Sciences.
Dr Wiwatanapataphee's research expertise is in Computational Mathematics and its
application to science, engineering, and finance. She has strong research experience in computational
science applications where computing plays a central and essential role. She has made various contributions
to the development of innovative computational methods and algorithms for important scientific research and
engineering problems.
Dr Wiwatanapataphee has supervised over twenty Ph.D. students and twelve MSc
students to completion. She has won nine national competitive research grants from her research, including
one ARC research grant, two grants from the Thailand Research Funds, two grants from the National Science
and Technology Development Agency of Thailand, and four grants from other organizations in Thailand. Dr.
Wiwatanapataphee has published over hundred refereed papers in prestigious international journals.
Dr Wiwatanapataphee's research works are well recognized internationally and have
received various awards and prizes. She has acted as an expert assessor on research grant applications for
the Australian Research Council, the Thailand Research Funds (TRF), the National Science and Technology
Development Agency (NSTDA), and the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). Dr Wiwatanapataphee has
acted as an associate editor for Cogent Mathematics (Computational Science section), a lead guest editor for
a special issue of Mathematical Problems in Engineering, a guest editor for the Abstract and Applied
Analysis special issue: Nonlinear Functional Analysis of Complex Boundary Value Problems, and a guest editor
for a special issue of Dynamics of Discrete, Continuous and Impulsive System B.
Employment History
| Curtin University | Perth, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | January 2015 - Current |
| Mahidol University | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Professor | 2011 - 2014 |
| Associate Professor | 2000 - 2011 |
| Assistant Professor | 1998 - 2000 |
Prizes, Honours & Awards
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Prize of THB 20,000 for the patent "Computer model of the coronary system with and with no bypass grafts," awarded for outstanding innovation and contributions to the field of Biomedical Engineering, Mahidol University |
| 2016 | Prize of THB 100,000 for the most cited Mathematics articles from Mahidol University |
| 2010 | Prize of THB 100,000 for the best research in Applied Mathematics from Mahidol University |
| 2007 | Prize of THB 100,000 for the Best Research in Mathematical Sciences for the seminal research on “Mathematical Modelling of Blood flow in the Coronary Artery BypassGraft”, the National Research Council of Thailand |
| 2007 | Prize of AUD25,000 for the Australia Endeavour Research Fellowship from the Ministry of Education, Australia |
| 2005 | Prize of AUD25,000 for the Australia Endeavour Cheung Kong Award from the Ministry of Education, Australia |
| 1999 | Prize of THB 100,000 for the Third World Academy of Science Award for Young Scientists in Thailand in the field of Mathematical Sciences, National Research Council THAILAND (NRCT) and the third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) |
Research Grants
| Year | Description | Funding Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2022 | 2.56ARC Improving Road Network Operations under Non-recurrent Events (LP170100341), AUD360,000,(other CIs: YH Wu, Liu, and Mohamed) | Australian Research Council (ARC) |
| 2012 - 2014 | Leap research grant for the project entitled "Optimal control of disease transmission in Thailand", THB2,400,000. | Faculty of Science, Mahidol University |
| 2012 - 2014 | Research grant (RG-1-53-09-2) for the project entitled "Spreading Dynamics of Epidemic Model on Adaptive Social Network", THB1,600,000. | Centre Excellent in Mathematics, Commission on Higher Education (CHE), Ministry of Education |
| 2008 - 2011 | Empowering research grant (RMU5080070) for university lecturers for the project entitled "Modelling of Blood Flow and Drug Delivery through the Stenosed Coronary Artery with Magnetic Field", THB1,060,000. | Commission on Higher Education (CHE), Ministry of Education, and Thailand Research Fund |
| 2006 - 2008 | Focused research grant (MATH-MU-2549) for the project entitled "Optimal Control and Design of Coronary Arterial Bypass", THB 1,301,100. | Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2007 - 2011 | Research grant (PHD/0148/2548) for the project entitled “Simulation and Analysis of Blood Flow in Tumour-Induced Coronary Artery and Capillary Networks" THB 2,152,000. | Thailand Research Fund: The Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program |
| 2008 - 2012 | Research grant (PHD/0212/2549) for the project entitled "Mathematical model for fluid flow and heat transfer in continuous casting process" THB 1,195,000. | Thailand Research Fund: The Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program |
| 2002 - 2004 | Research grant (MT-B-45-MET-14-102-G) for the project entitled “Computational Techniques for Heat Transfer and Solidification in the Continuous Casting Machine”, THB 1,363,560. | MTEC National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand |
| 2001 - 2002 | Research grant (MT-S-42-MET-14-078-G) for the project entitled “Modelling Investigation and Control of the Formation of Oscillation Marks in the Continuous Casting of Steel”, THB 200,000. | MTEC National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand |