Our People at School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
Professor Kurt Langfeld - Dean
Prior to joining Western Sydney University as Dean for CDMS in 2024, Professor Langfeld held the position of Professor in Theoretical Physics and Head of the School of Mathematics at the University of Leeds.
Professor Langfeld brings extensive experience and expertise to Western Sydney University, having held several significant senior leadership roles in academia. While his primary research area is fundamental particle physics, his work encompasses a wide range of areas, including numerical simulations of quantum field theories and statistical systems. In recent years, Professor Langfeld has expanded his research focus to include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Statistical Learning, building on his established connections and exploring opportunities for impactful research.
Professor Langfeld has published over 100 scientific papers and is a frequent presenter at conferences and seminars. He is also strongly committed to excellence in teaching and the student experience. Professor Langfeld’s extensive experience is combined with his forward-thinking approach to research and education.
CDMS Leadership
Key People in our School
| Dean Prof. Kurt Langfeld |
(02) 9685 9236 Dean.SCDMS@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Deputy Dean A/Prof. Anupama Ginige |
(02) 9685 9439 j.ginige@westernsydney.edu.au |
| School Manager Mrs. Claudia Steinhoff |
(02) 4736 0560 c.steinhoff@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Associate Dean, Engagement Prof. Alana Maurushat |
(02) 9685 9665 a.maurushat@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Associate Dean, Research A/Prof. Yi Guo |
(02) 9685 9374 y.guo@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Associate Dean, International A/Prof. Ana Hol |
(02) 9685 9615 A.Hol@westernsydney.edu.auu |
| Honorary Associate Dean, International A/Prof. Kenan Matawie |
(02) 9685 9460 k.matawie@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching A/Prof. Laurence Park |
(02) 9685 9065 l.park@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Associate Dean, Graduate Studies A/Prof. Quang Vinh Nguyen |
(02) 9685 9328 q.nguyen@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Director, Centre for Research in Mathematics and Data Science A/Prof. Oliver Obst |
(02) 9685 9429 o.obst@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Discipline Leader - Computing A/Prof. Bahman Javadi |
(02) 9685 9181 b.javadi@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Discipline Leader - Mathematics and Data Science A/Prof. Laurence Park |
(02) 9685 9065 l.park@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP - Undergraduate Dr. Evan Crawford |
(02) 4620 3834 e.crawford@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Undergraduate - Campbelltown Ms Heidi Bjering |
(02) 4620 3162 h.bjering@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Undergraduate - Parramatta Dr. Nicholas Sheppard |
(02) 9685 9585 n.sheppard@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Undergraduate - Penrith Dr Zhigang Lu |
Z.Lu@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP - Postgraduate Dr Weisheng Si |
(02) 9685 9283 w.si@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Postgraduate Coursework Dr Jianhua (Jamie) Yang |
(02) 9685 9233 j.yang@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Postgraduate Research (MICT) Dr Kenan Matawie |
(02) 9685 9460 k.matawie@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP Assoc. Prof. Yun Bai |
(02) 4736 2335 y.bai@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Parramatta Dr Rhys Tague |
(02) 9685 4619 r.tague@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Penrith Dr Zhigang Lu |
z.lu@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP Dr Rosalind Wang |
(02) 9685 9054 rosalind.wang@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA Dr Gizem Intepe |
(02) 9685 9929 g.intepe@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Postgraduate Research (MDS) Dr Kenan Matawie |
(02) 9685 9460 k.matawie@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP Dr. Simi Bajaj |
(02) 9685 9382 k.bajaj@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA Dr Nicholas Sheppard |
(02) 9685 9585 n.sheppard@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP and APA A/Prof. Dongmo Zhang |
(02) 4736 0009 d.zhang@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Postgraduate Research (MAI) Dr Kenan Matawie |
(02) 9685 9460 k.matawie@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP Assoc. Prof. Volker Gebhardt |
(02) 4736 2688 v.gebhardt@westernsydney.edu.au |
| DAP - Interdisciplinary Teaching Dr Stephen Weissenhofer |
(02) 4620 3404 s.weissenhofer@westernsydney.edu.au |
| APA - Interdisciplinary Teaching Dr Mehdi Tavakol |
(02) 4736 0950 M.Tavakol@westernsydney.edu.au |
Further contact details for School of Computing, Data and Mathematical Sciences can be found in the University Staff Profiles.
WSU Contact Email: studenthub@westernsydney.edu.au
Domestic Contact Number: 1300 668 370 (Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm)
International Contact Number: +61 2 9852 5656 (Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm)