MATRIX Research Workshop 2026
Mathematical Modelling of Dynamic Processes in the Marginal Ice Zone
21 September - 2 October 2026 | MATRIX, Creswick, Victoria, Australia
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About the Research Program
The Mathematical Modelling of Dynamic Processes in the Marginal Ice Zone research program, generously sponsored by MATRIX, brings together leading mathematical modellers to tackle the most pressing challenges in understanding the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ), the dynamic transition between open ocean and pack ice.
Over a series of focused workshops and collaborative sessions, participants will develop and verify advanced mathematical frameworks, from dynamical systems and partial differential equations to homogenization and percolation theory, that capture wave-ice interactions, floe size distributions, and biogeochemical feedbacks. Our goal is to integrate theory with field data to improve predictive models of MIZ behavior and identify critical tipping points under climate change.
This program represents a unique opportunity to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation in cryospheric science.
Key Dates
- January 2026
Registration opens, funding applications submitted - 21 Sep - 2 Oct 2026
Research program at MATRIX
Location
MATRIX Research Institute
Creswick, Victoria, Australia
MATRIX provides on-campus accommodation, catering, and excellent research facilities in a beautiful bush setting, ideal for focused collaborative work.
Program Structure
The 10-day research program will include:
- Keynote presentations from leading researchers
- Collaborative working sessions on key research questions
- Panel discussions on future research directions
- Opportunities for early career researchers to present their work
- Informal discussions and networking in the MATRIX environment
Detailed program information will be circulated to registered participants in August 2026.
Contact Information
For any inquiries about the research program or registration, please contact us at noa.kraitzman@mq.edu.au.