I am interested in the mathematical modelling of tuberculosis, and in understanding the role of heterogeneity (e.g. in contact patterns, infectiousness, natural history, and health seeking behaviour) in the transmission and control of TB.
I also work on the calibration and analysis of complex models, and was involved in the development of the history matching and model emulation R package hmer
Previous research includes HIV and schistosomiasis modelling, and work on respondent-driven sampling.
I also work on the calibration and analysis of complex models, and was involved in the development of the history matching and model emulation R package hmer
Previous research includes HIV and schistosomiasis modelling, and work on respondent-driven sampling.
Affiliations
Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Dynamics
Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health
Centres
Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
TB Centre
Antimicrobial Resistance Centre
Teaching
I teach on the MSc modules 'Modelling & the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases' and 'Extended Epidemiology'. I am co-organiser of and teach on the short course 'Introduction to Infectious Disease Modelling and Its Applications', and am a member of the MSc Epidemiology Exam Board.
Research
Research Area
Mathematical modelling
Epidemiology
Disease and Health Conditions
Tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS
Country
South Africa
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa (all income levels)
Selected Publications
2018
Scientific reports
2017
BMC infectious diseases
2016
Geospatial health
2012
Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass)
2024
Wellcome open research
2024
Health policy and planning
2024
2024
Journal of Statistical Software
2023
Journal of public health
2023
BMJ global health