Applied Mathematics
& Scientific Computing
Simon Fraser University
Department of Mathematics

Applied Mathematics, in partnership with Scientific Computing, represents a quantitative bridge to the challenges of real-world problems. For the research group at SFU, the excitement and opportunity in this branch of mathematics stems from its evolution at the speed of technology. The trend for exponential increases in computing capabilities continually open up new vistas accessible to numerical modelling. As many research problems are complex and multi-faceted, they require strong mathematical skills, computational experience, and in-depth knowledge of background sciences. The graduate research opportunities and course offerings in Applied Mathematics at SFU reflects this emphasis on balance between classical mathematical theory, modern computational techniques, and scientific modelling.

Our members are also active participants in the programs and initiatives of the Centre for Scientific Computing, PIMS and MITACS.


Faculty

Jonathan Borwein

Optimization, Tomography, Convex Analysis, Nonlinear Analysis.

jborwein@cecm.sfu.ca

Rustum Choksi

Calculus of Variations, Partial Differential Equations, and their interaction with the material sciences.

choksi@math.sfu.ca

Cecil Graham

Viscoelastic Fracture, Contact Mechanics.

gac@math.sfu.ca

Mary Catherine Kropinski

Computational Fluid Dynamics, Low Reynolds Number Hydrodynamics, Transonic Aerodynamics.

mkropins@cs.sfu.ca

Adrian Lewis

Nonsmooth Optimization & Analysis.

aslewis@sfu.ca

David J Muraki

Atmospheric Science, Asymptotic Modelling, Nonlinear Waves & Dynamics, Scientific Mathematics.

muraki@math.sfu.ca

Edgar Pechlaner

Relativistic continuum mechanics.

pechlane@sfu.ca

Keith Promislow

Fuel Cell Modelling, Dynamical Systems, PDE, Nonlinear Optics.

kpromisl@cs.sfu.ca

Bob Russell

Scientific Computing, Dynamical Systems.

rdr@math.sfu.ca

Steven Ruuth

Numerical analysis.

sruuth@math.sfu.ca

C.Y. Shen

Electromagnetic Scattering.

cshen@sfu.ca

Manfred Trummer

Numerical Analysis.

mrt@cs.sfu.ca
Graduate Admissions

See our graduate brochure at www.math.sfu.ca (follow the Graduate Studies link). Application forms may be obtained from www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/. The deadline for admission in fall 2002 is 16 February.

Some Coursewebs from 2001 & 2002

MATH 462 Fluid Dynamics Muraki
MATH 990 Introduction to Wavelets Trummer
MATH 831 Real Analysis Choksi
MATH 900 Asymptotic & Perturbation Methods Muraki
MATH 922 Numerical PDEs Kropinski
MATH 990 Nonlinear PDE Models Muraki