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Research

Our Research Areas

The following research areas are well-represented in the department:

Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, And Number Theory Explore Research Area

The study of of algebraic structures, or sets with a finite number of operations that satisfy a number of fixed axioms.

Analysis Explore Research Area

Analysis is the study of functions, continuity and discontinuity, and infinity and the infinitesimal.

 

Applied Mathematics Explore Research Area

Applied Mathematics is the study of applied partial differential equations, dynamical systems, mathematical biology, mathematical finance, and numerical analysis.

Computational Statistics & Data Science Explore Research Area

Computational Statistics and Data Science is the application of high level techniques to complex data.

Actuarial And Financial Mathematics Explore Research Area

Financial Mathematics, or PhiMAC, develops analytical and computational tools for analysis, modeling, and decision making in financial markets.

Geometry & Topology Explore Research Area

Geometry & Topology is the study of quantitative and qualitative properties of space.

Mathematical Biology Explore Research Area

Mathematical Biology focuses on the development and analysis of models of population dynamics and evolution.

Mathematical Logic Explore Research Area

Mathematical Logic is the study of underlying patterns of algebraic and geometric structures.

Probability & Statistics Explore Research Area

Probability & Statistics is the interdisciplinary study of theoretical probability, applied probaility, mathematical statistics, and applied statistics.