Rate My Professor Roger Collinson

Dr. Roger Collinson is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics and Statistics group within the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University. He obtained his BSc (Hons) and PhD from Curtin University, completing his doctorate in 1998 with research on quasi-static granular flows. Throughout his career at Curtin, he has held positions including research fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and progressed to lecturer and senior lecturer roles, contributing to both teaching and research in applied mathematics.

Collinson's research specializations include effective optimisation techniques for open pit mine scheduling problems, modelling of granular material flows, and discrete optimisation. His scholarly output features publications such as 'Determination of velocity and stress discontinuities in quasi-static granular flows' in the ANZIAM Journal (2001), derived from his PhD thesis; 'Numerical Simulation of Granular Flows - Using a Viscous Fluid Approach' co-authored with Yong-Hong Wu (MODSIM97); 'A retail category management model integrating shelf space and inventory levels' in Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research (volume 26, issue 4); 'Are undergraduates' expectations mirrored by graduates' realisations and employers' demands?' (2015, co-authored with Kevin Fergusson and Adrian Wong); 'Total Idle Time Density Function of M/C2/1 Systems under (0,k) Policy' in Journal of Physics: Conference Series (2018, with Isnandar Slamet, Ritu Gupta, and Narasimaha R. Achuthan); and 'Examining the validity and reliability of a portable sleep posture assessment protocol, using infrared cameras, under a variety of light and bed cover situations in the home environment' in Work (2019, with Doug Cary, Michele Sterling, and Kathryn Briffa). These works highlight his applications in operations research, queueing models, and statistical validation across disciplines. Collinson frequently provides statistical expertise, acknowledged in studies on landing mechanics, sleep posture, and educational surveys.

In his teaching portfolio, he serves as unit coordinator for Calculus for Engineers (MATH1020) and Engineering Mathematics (MATH2012), supporting students in the Engineering Foundation Year program. Located at Curtin Perth campus in Building 314, Room 348, he can be contacted via telephone at 08 9266 2127.