Insightful Modelling
We specialize in developing mechanistic mathematical models that provide an understanding of real-world phenomena
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What We Do
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Industrial Research and Developement
We develop and analyse mathematical models that provide an understanding of complex systems.
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In-house training
We provide tailored training for your team about mathematical modelling and relevant mathematical techniques.
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Academic research
We conduct cutting edge research with colleagues in universities around the world using mathematical models.
Approach
Mathematical Modelling
Mathematical modelling is the process of translating a real-world situation into mathematical equations, analysing these equations, and relating the results back to the real-world. Mathematical modelling is particularly powerful when several processes interact or when a complex process changes over time. In these situations, our intuition often fails and mathematical modelling provides an invaluable understanding of the real-world phenomenon. It also helps us make sense of data and integrate information.
Hear Alona Ben-Tal talk on Radio NZ about the new perspective mathematical modelling can provide
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About us
Insightful Modelling is a limited liability company, Insightful Modelling Limited, registered in New Zealand.
We are an IRD approved research provider.
We specialize in developing mechanistic mathematical models that provide an understanding of real-world phenomena.
The company was founded by Alona Ben-Tal who saw the need for more use of mathematical modelling in industrial research and development.
Meet the team
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Dr Alona Ben-Tal, Director and Mathematical Modeller
Alona is an experienced mathematical modeller who enjoys solving problems using Mathematics. She was trained as a mechanical engineer (BSc and MSc from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology) and worked for a couple of years in the Israel Electric Corporation before pursuing a PhD in Mathematics at the University of Auckland. Following a New Zealand Science and Technology Post-Doctoral fellowship at the Bioengineering Institute in Auckland, Alona worked at Massey University, Albany Campus, between 2005 and January 2022, as a lecturer, senior lecturer and an Associate Professor in Mathematics.
Alona is an honorary Associate Professor and a member of Manaaki Mānawa – The Centre for Heart Research at the University of Auckland. She currently develops mathematical models of the cardio-respiratory system which aim to help us understand how high blood pressure can be managed. Other projects she worked on previously include: developing a Boolean network that can explain how the breathing pattern is controlled in the brainstem, developing a model that can explain how the air in the lungs of birds flows in one direction and analysing a mathematical model that explains the appearance of sudden voltage spikes (ferroresonance) in the electric grid.
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Dr Joshua Duley, Mathematical Modeller
Joshua is an industrial mathematician with a wealth of experience consulting across a number of industries. He gained his trainning in Mathematics at Massey University [B.Sc, M.Sc] and the University of Limerick [Ph.D]. He began working with industry as a doctoral candidate in Ireland, before pursuing projects full time both in New Zealand and abroad.
Joshua has a powerful and transferable set of skills that balance scientific literacy with technical know-how. He is currently part of a Health Research Council of New Zealand project that aims to find new ways to manage high blood pressure. Previous projects he has worked on include: automated design tools, stock optimization and decision support tools, dynamical systems modelling, as well as geospatial analysis tools and automated diagnostics.
Get in touch for a free initial consultation
Email: enquiries@insightfulmodelling.com
Phone: 0211376170
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