Insightful Modelling

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Insightful Modelling

We specialize in developing mechanistic mathematical models that provide an understanding of real-world phenomena

Services

What We Do

Industrial Research and Developement

We develop and analyse mathematical models that provide an understanding of complex systems.

 

In-house training

We provide tailored training for your team about mathematical modelling and relevant mathematical techniques.

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

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.

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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