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Applied Mathematics Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in applied mathematics in united states
90 professors found
Professor Emeritus
University of Maryland
United States
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Quantum Physics
Applied Mathematic
Engineering Physics
Theoretical Physics
Professor and Department Chair
Rivier University
United States
Research Interests
Educational Technology
Curriculum And Instruction
Science Education
Applied Mathematic
Mathematical Cognition
University of Pittsburgh
United States
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Astrophysics
Theoretical Physics
C
Hadron Physics
California State University, Bakersfield
United States
Research Interests
Algebra
Transportation Engineering
Applied Mathematic
Geometry
Conceptualization
Assistant Professor
Virginia Military Institute
United States
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Neutron Scattering
Positron Physics
Theoretical Physics
University of Tennessee
United States
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid Mechanics
Algorithm Design
High-order Methods
High Performance Computing
Professor
Catholic University of America
United States
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Accelerator Physics
Ion Beam Physics
Computational Physics
University of California
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Solid Mechanics
Nanomechanics
Materials Science
Rheology
Assistant Professor
University of New Hampshire
United States
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Theoretical Physics
Neutron Science
Dosimetry
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Popular positions
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
United States
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4 weeks ago
Murat Barisik, Director of the Center for Nanoengineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is recruiting motivated postdoctoral research fellows , PhD students , and MS students for several funded projects supported by NSF , DOE , and DoD . The research group works in computational nanoengineering with topics including hypersonic ablation and thermal protection systems , high-entropy alloys and refractory materials , and reactive transport in porous materials for advanced manufactu...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Yale University
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Top university
United States
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2 months ago
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Yale University’s Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS) is inviting applications for postdoctoral positions in Data Science , with a strong emphasis on the mathematical, algorithmic, and statistical foundations of data science and applications across disciplines. These are generously supported postdoctoral fellowships expected to last 2–3 years . FDS postdocs can work with multiple mentors from among institute members and may change mentors during the fellowship, making this a flexible...
Computer Science
Data Science
Mathematics
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Milinda Fernando
Florida State University
United States
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1 month ago
Milinda Fernando, Assistant Professor of Scientific Computing at Florida State University, is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027. The research group works on high-performance computing (HPC) for scientific applications, inverse problems , scientific machine learning , computational plasma physics , and numerical relativity . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in computational science, numerical methods, and research at the intersection of physics and advanced computing. Applicants...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
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1 month ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Assistant Professor
The University of Alabama
United States
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Discontinuous Galerkin
Integro-differential Equations
Incompressible Flow
WM Keck Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Mathematics
Pomona College
United States
Research Interests
Algebra
Number Theory
Matrix Theory
Mathematics
Function Theory
Assistant Research Professor
Arizona State University
United States
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Viscous Flow
Wave Mechanics
Thermal Convection
Opportunities these professors hire for
U.S. Department of Energy
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) is a multidisciplinary research environment focused on environmental science and engineering solutions for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation. This research opportunity sits within the Materials and Surface Science Team (MASS), where the selected participant will work on cross-cutting projects that connect computer science and AI/ML with materials science. Under mentor guidance, the parti...
Computer Science
Data Science
Chemistry
+10 more
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
This postdoctoral position at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is based in the College of Science, Mathematics/Statistics Sciences, and sits within a research environment that emphasizes computational and collaborative work. The project focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, with a particular emphasis on finite element methods in both theory and implementation. The successful candidate will work on applied mathematical modeling problems arising in solid and fluid mec...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
+12 more
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University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine anticipates possible openings for postdoctoral scholars across the 2026-27 academic year. The pool ad is designed for candidates whose research interests align with ongoing work in the department and with individual principal investigators whose projects are supported by extramural funding and research contracts. The appointment is offered within the School of Physical Sciences at UC Irvine and is structured as a one-year post...
Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
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