Sydney Mathematical Research Institute

The Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) is the first of its kind in Australia, drawing leading mathematical scientists from all over the world to do research with Australian collaborators, and engaging with the public.

The Institute invites applications from mathematical researchers from all over the world. While in residency in the Institute, visiting mathematicians can focus on research and collaboration without the usual demands of teaching and administration.

It is through undertaking collaborative mathematical sciences research that real creativity occurs – this is at the heart of SMRI.

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Generous donor support

The establishment of the Institute was made possible by the generous support of our donors:

Simon Marais Foundation
Hooper Shaw Foundation
Dr Philipp Hofflin and Dr Rebekah Jenkin
Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation

Sydney Mathematical Research Institute is the first institute of its kind in Australia, brought about by generous philanthropic funding and the support of the University of Sydney.

Professor Stephan Tillmann

Executive Director

Affiliations

Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI): the University of Sydney is an institutional member, and SMRI acts as a key intermediary between these organisations. The Director of AMSI is an ex officio member of the Institute’s Advisory Board.
Mathematical Research Institute (MATRIX): As of 2026, SMRI is an Associate Member of MATRIX. The Directors is an ex officio member of the SMRI’s Advisory Board.
International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS): SMRI, in collaboration with ICMS, is hosting visitor activities as part of the Mathematics for Humanity program.
Director Geordie Williamson was awarded the prestigious 2024 Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award. One of the goals of this award is to establish a lasting relationship between SMRI, the University of Bonn and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics, Bonn.

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Our people

Professor Geordie Williamson, Director
Professor Stephan Tillmann, Executive Director
Associate Professor Milena Radnović, Deputy Director (Engagement)
Associate Professor Tiangang Cui, Deputy Director (Research)
Kate Doyle, Executive Officer
Susanna Smith, Communications Coordinator
Hannah Bryant, Administration Officer

Professor Akshay Venkatesh (Institute for Advanced Study)
Professor Celine Boehm (University of Sydney)
Professor Cheryl Praeger (University of Western Australia)
Professor David Wood (Monash University)
Professor Dingxuan Zhou, Chair (University of Sydney)
Professor Geordie Williamson (University of Sydney)
Professor Ngô Bảo Châu (University of Hong Kong)
Professor Marcel Dinger (University of Sydney)
Professor Motoko Kotani (Tohoku University)
Dr Philipp Hofflin
Dr Suhas Nayak
Professor Tim Marchant (Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute)

Professor Dingxuan Zhou (University of Sydney)
Professor Geordie Williamson, Chair (University of Sydney)
Professor Georg Gottwald (University of Sydney)
Professor Oded Yacobi (University of Sydney)
Professor Serena Dipierro (University of Western Australia)
Professor Stephan Tillmann, Deputy Chair (University of Sydney)
Associate Professor Vadim Gorin (University of California, Berkeley)
Dr Y X Rachel Wang (University of Sydney)

Stay in touch

Address
Level 4, Quadrangle A14, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006

Email
smri.admin@sydney.edu.au

Phone
+61 2 8627 9377

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