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Associate Professor Tammy Lynch

Associate Professor in Mathematics

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences

Professional

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, New Zealand Mathematical Society (Fellow) (2020)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Mathematical modelling

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Applied Mathematics (010200): Mathematical Sciences (010000)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 1 1

Current Projects

Project Title: Understanding friction in granular mixtures: an experimental and modelling study

Date Range: 2018 - 2022

Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand

Project Team:

Research Outputs

Journal

Irvine, SK., Fullard, LA., Holland, DJ., Clarke, DA., Lynch, TA., & Lagrée, PY. (2023). Capturing the dynamics of a two orifice silo with the μ(I) model and extensions. Advanced Powder Technology. 34(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Corrigan, D., Fullard, L., & Lynch, T. (2020). Advection Problems with Spatially Varying Velocity Fields: 1D and 2D Analytical and Numerical Solutions. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 146(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA., Wang, Y., van Brunt, B., Pacheco, D., & Janssen, PH. (2019). Modelling thermodynamic feedback on the metabolism of hydrogenotrophic methanogens. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 477, 14-23
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T., Van Brunt, B.
Van Brunt, B., Almalki, A., Lynch, T., & Zaidi, A. (2018). On a cell division equation with a linear growth rate. ANZIAM Journal. 59(3), 293-312
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T., Van Brunt, B.
Wang, Y., Janssen, PH., Lynch, TA., Brunt, BV., & Pacheco, D. (2016). A mechanistic model of hydrogen-methanogen dynamics in the rumen. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 393, 75-81
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T., Van Brunt, B.
Fullard, LA., & Lynch, TA. (2012). On the Initiation of a Hydrothermal Eruption Using the Shock-Tube Model. Transport in Porous Media. 94(1), 19-46
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Fullard, LA., & Lynch, TA. (2012). On the Initiation of a Hydrothermal Eruption Using the Shock-Tube Model. Transport in Porous Media. , 1-28
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Fullard, LA., & Lynch, TA. (2012). The Effect of Cracks and a Steam Cap on Hydrothermal Eruptions. Transport in Porous Media. 92(1), 15-28
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Fullard, LA., & Lynch, TA. (2011). The Effect of Cracks and a Steam Cap on Hydrothermal Eruptions. Transport in Porous Media. , 1-14
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Natsuga, K., Nishie, W., Smith, BJ., Shinkuma, S., Smith, TA., Parry, DAD., . . . Shimizu, H. (2011). Consequences of two different amino-acid substitutions at the same codon in KRT14 indicate definitive roles of structural distortion in epidermolysis bullosa simplex pathogenesis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 131(9), 1869-1876
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Parry, DAD., & Smith, TA. (2010). A different conformation for linker L12 in IF molecules in the molecular and filamentous forms: An hypothesis. Journal of Structural Biology. 170(2), 364-368
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
McKibbin, R., Smith, TA., & Fullard, L. (2009). Components and phases: Modelling progressive hydrothermal eruptions. ANZIAM Journal. 50(3), 365-380
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., & Parry, DAD. (2008). Three-dimensional modelling of interchain sequence similarities and differences in the coiled-coil segments of keratin intermediate filament heterodimers highlight features important in assembly. Journal of Structural Biology. 162(1), 139-151
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., & Parry, DAD. (2007). Sequence analyses of Type I and Type II chains in human hair and epithelial keratin intermediate filaments: Promiscuous obligate heterodimers, Type II template for molecule formation and a rationale for heterodimer formation. Journal of Structural Biology. 158(3), 344-357
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Parry, DAD., Smith, TA., Rogers, MA., & Schweizer, J. (2006). Human hair keratin-associated proteins: Sequence regularities and structural implications. Journal of Structural Biology. 155(2), 361-369
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Winter, H., Schissel, D., Parry, DAD., Smith, TA., Liovic, M., Lane, EB., . . . Schweizer, J. (2004). An unusual Ala12Thr polymorphism in the 1A α-helical segment of the companion layer-specific keratin K6hf: Evidence for a risk factor in the etiology of the common hair disorder pseudofolliculitis barbae. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 122(3), 652-657
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., Steinert, PM., & Parry, DAD. (2004). Modeling effects of mutations in coiled-coil structures: Case study using epidermolysis bullosa simplex mutations in segment 1A of K5/K14 intermediate filaments. Proteins: Structure, Function and Genetics. 55(4), 1043-1052
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
McAlinden, A., Smith, TA., Sandell, LJ., Ficheux, D., Parry, DAD., & Hulmes, DJS. (2003). alpha-helical coiled-coil oligomerization domains are almost ubiquitous in the collagen superfamily. JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY. 278(43), 42200-42207
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., & McKibbin, R. (2003). Modelling hydrothermal eruptions. New Zealand Science Review. 60(4), 134-136
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
McAlinden, A., Smith, TA., Sandell, LJ., Ficheux, D., Parry, DAD., & Hulmes, DJS. (2003). α-Helical Coiled-coil Oligomerization Domains Are Almost Ubiquitous in the Collagen Superfamily. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 278(43), 42200-42207
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., Hempstead, PD., Palliser, CC., & Parry, DAD. (2003). Modeling α-helical coiled-coil interactions: The axial and azimuthal alignment of 1B segments from vimentin intermediate filaments. Proteins: Structure, Function and Genetics. 50(2), 207-212
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Parry, DAD., Marekov, LN., Steinert, PM., & Smith, TA. (2002). A role for the 1A and L1 rod domain segments in head domain organization and function of intermediate filaments: Structural analysis of trichocyte keratin. Journal of Structural Biology. 137(1-2), 97-108
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., Strelkov, SV., Burkhard, P., Aebi, U., & Parry, DAD. (2002). Sequence comparisons of intermediate filament chains: Evidence of a unique functional/structural role for coiled-coil segment 1A and linker L1. Journal of Structural Biology. 137(1-2), 128-145
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Marekov, LN., Steinert, PM., Parry, DA., & Smith, TA. (2002). A Role for the 1A and L1 Rod Domain Segments in Head Domain Organization and Function of Intermediate Filaments: Structural Analysis of Trichocyte Keratin. Journal of Structural Biology. 137(1/2), 97-108
[Journal article]Authored by: Lynch, T.

Book

Parry, DA., & Smith, TA. (2008). Keratin Intermediate Filaments: Similarities and Differences with Other Members of the IF Family. In . Thomas Scheibel (Ed.) Fibrous Proteins. (pp. 77 - 78). Austin, Texas USA: Landdes Bioscience
[Chapter]Authored by: Lynch, T.

Thesis

Smith, TA. (2000). Mathematical Modelling of Underground Flow Processes in Hydrothermal Eruptions. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Lynch, T.

Conference

Irvine, S., Fullard, L., Lynch, T., Holland, D., Clarke, D., & Lagrée, PY.Modelling the Flow Rate Dip for a Silo with Two Openings. Springer Proceedings in Physics. (pp. 381 - 387). 0930-8989.
[Conference]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, T., Van Brunt, B., & Zaidi, AA. (2018). CELL DIVISION AND THE PANTOGRAPH EQUATION. ESAIM: PROCEEDINGS AND SURVEYS. Vol. 62 (pp. 158 - 167).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Lynch, T., Van Brunt, B.
Lynch, TA. (2017, December). Modelling fermentation processes in the Rumen. Presented at New Zealand Mathematics Society Colloquium 2017. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA. (2017, February). Modelling fermentation processes in the rumen. Presented at ANZIAM 2017, The 53rd Annual ANZIAM Meeting. Hahndorf, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA. (2016, October). Modelling enteric methane production. Presented at MWAM-16, Manawatu-Wellington Applied Mathematics Conference. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA. (2016, February). A mechanistic model of glucose-hydrogen-methanogen dynamics in the rumen. Presented at The 52nd ANZIAM Conference. Canberra, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA. (2016, December). Modelling fermentation processes in the rumen. Presented at The 60th annual meeting of the Australian Mathematical Society. Canberra, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA., & Fullard, LA. (2011, January). Modelling the Initiation of a Hydrothermal Eruption. Presented at Australia New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics Conference 2011. Glenelg, South Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA., & Fullard, LA. (2010, December). Modelling the initiation of a hydrothermal eruption. Presented at New Zealand Mathematics Colloquium 2010
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA., & Fullard, LA. (2010, November). An Introduction to the Shock Tube Model for Hydrothermal Eruptions. Presented at 21st International Symposium on Transport Phenomena. Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA., & Fullard, LA. (2009, December). Mathematical Modeling of Hydrothermal Eruptions - More work on the shock-tube model. Presented at New Zealand Mathematics Colloquium 2009. Massey University, Albany.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA. (2008, March). Keratin Intermediate Filament Structure. Presented at Fibrous Proteins: Transforming structural knowledge into new materials (CSIRO). Mount Eliza, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Lynch, TA., & Fullard, LA. (2008, December). The finite volume method and Riemann problem for a mathematical model of a hydrothermal eruption. Presented at 7th joint Australia-New Zealand Mathematics Convention (ANZMC2008). University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., & Parry, DAD. (2007, February). Sequence Analyses of Type I and Type II Chains in Human Hair and Epithelial Keratin Intermediate Filaments: Promiscuous Obligate Heterodimers, Type II Template for Molecule Formation and a Rationale for Heterodimer Formation. Presented at Proteins: Structure Function and Assembly in Health And Disease. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., & Parry, DAD.Sequence Analyses of Type I and Type II Chains in Human Hair and Epithelial Keratin Intermediate Filaments: Promiscuous Obligate Heterodimers, Type II Template for Molecule Formation and a Rationale for Heterodimer Formation. : Proteins: Structure Function and Assembly in Health And Disease
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Lynch, T.
Smith, TA., & McKibbin, R.Hydrothermal Eruption Jets: Air Entrainment and Cooling. Conference Proceedings: (28th) New Zealand Geothermal Workshop. : 28th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Lynch, T.
McKibbin, R., Lim, L., Smith, TA., & Sweatman, WL. (2005, April). A model for dispersal of eruption ejecta. Presented at World Geothermal Congress. Antalya, Turkey.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T., Sweatman, W.
McKibbin, R., Lim, L., Smith, TA., & Sweatman, WL. (2005). A model for dispersal of eruption ejecta. In R. Horne, & E. Okandan (Eds.) Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2005. (pp. 1 - 6). Reykjavik, Iceland
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Lynch, T., Sweatman, W.
Smith, TA., & McKibbin, R. (2000). An investigation of boiling processes in hydrothermal eruptions. In E. Iglesias, D. Blackwell, T. Hunt, J. Lund, & ST. Eds (Eds.) Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2000. (pp. 699 - 704). Auckland, NZ
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Lynch, T.

Other

Lynch, TA. (2016, December). Modelling fermentation processes in the rumen. In Seminar (Invited), University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Lynch, T.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 3
Co-supervisor 0 3

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Brandon Jones - Doctor of Philosophy
    Mathematical modelling of growth and metabolism in complex microbial communities

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2024 - Samuel Irvine - Doctor of Philosophy
    The timeless tale of sand in an hourglass: Mathematical modelling of granular flow in a silo.
  • 2017 - Yuancheng Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Mechanistic modelling of enteric methane production
  • 2011 - Luke Fullard - Doctor of Philosophy
    Modelling the Initiation of a Hydrothermal Eruption - The Shock Tube Model

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Mohamed Al-Sultani - Doctor of Philosophy
    Monotone iterative methods for solving nonlinear partial differential equations
  • 2020 - Adel Almalki - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Analysis of Fragmentation Type Equations for Special Division Kernels
  • 2006 - Simon Miller - Doctor of Philosophy
    Yeast Metabolism in Fresh and Frozen Dough