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Martin Wechselberger is a Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Sydney. His research areas include Dynamical systems and ergodic theory, as well as Mathematical biology. He is based in the Carslaw Building, Room 628, and can be contacted via email at martin.wechselberger@sydney.edu.au. His teaching timetable for 2026 Semester 1 includes lectures and tutorials for MATH3963 / 4063. His profile page provides additional details about his research and academic activities.
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Martin Wechselberger is a Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney, specializing in Singular Perturbations, Canards, and Mathematical Neuroscience. His research focuses on the analysis of mixed-mode oscillations, bifurcations, and the geometric theory of singular perturbations in systems with multiple time scales. He investigates the dynamics of canards, which are critical phenomena in the transition between different oscillatory behaviors, particularly in models of neuronal activity. His work contributes to understanding complex dynamics in mathematical neuroscience, including applications to models of intracellular calcium dynamics, Hodgkin-Huxley models, and neuronal bursting. His research bridges analytical and computational methods to explore the interplay between slow and fast dynamics in nonlinear systems.