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Primary research areas in Applied Mathematics
Research in applied mathematics covers everything from ecological modeling to electromagnetic theory, from robotics to meteorology.
- Computational Science
- Control Theory and Communications
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematical Geophysics
- Physical and Engineering Mathematics
- Theoretical Computer Science
Areas of Focus
- Numerical simulations/computer simulations
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Modelling and data analysis
- Optimization
- Scientific computing
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Areas of Focus
- Theory and operation of communication networks
- Application of control theory to quantum mechanical information transfer
- Development of algorithms for designing and improving on present day cellular networks
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Mathematical Biology
Areas of Focus
- Mathematical models for tissue growth and biofilm formation
- Structure of viral packings
- Mechanical models for molecular springs
- Threading of DNA through small holes
- Ecological modeling
- Genetics of cancer, evolutionary dynamics, and theoretical neurobiology
- Systems biology
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Research Groups/Labs
Mathematical Geophysics
Areas of Focus
- Dynamics of El Nino
- Mechanics of earthquakes
- Geophysical fluid mechanics
- Atmospheric turbulence and instability
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Areas of Focus
- Motion of cracks in solids
- Mixing in small geometries
- Crumpling of paper
- Lattice packings in curved geometries
- Analysis of materials processes
- Predicting optimal mechanics for device applications