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Department of Mathematical Sciences

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Living Mathematics

David Clark

PhD Candidate
Discrete Mathematics
Advisor: Vladimir Tonchev

My mathematical interests are in geometry, error-correcting codes, and designs. In my research, I study the math that lets computers, cell phones, and satellites communicate over long distances and static-filled connections. We find surprising links between geometry, quantum computers, and everyday communications.

Living Mathematics

Erin Thomas

PhD Candidate
Mathematics and Statistics

My mathematical interests are in applied statistics and mathematical modeling. The world is filled with mathematical patterns and data on both the numerical and qualitative levels. I enjoy using mathematical models and data analysis to make sense of and find effective uses for these patterns in the areas of teaching, genetics, and data mining.

Living Mathematics

Jason D. Gregersen

Jason Gregersen

PhD Candidate
Applied Mathematics
Advisor: Mark Gockenbach

My mathematical interests are in geometry, error-correcting codes, and designs. 

In my research, I study the math that lets computers, cell phones, and satellites communicate over long distances and static-filled connections. 

We find surprising links between geometry, quantum computers, and everyday communications.

Living Mathematics

Kaixian Yu

PhD Candidate
Algebraic Combinatorics and Commutative Algebra

Advisor: Fabrizio Zanello

My major research interests are in combinatorial commutative algebra. Much of this work supports research in enumerative combinatorics, algebraic geometry, and algebraic number theory.

Surprisingly, the study of polynomials is one of the most important aspects of commutative algebra.

Living Mathematics

Mohammad Al-Jamal

PhD Candidate
Applied Mathematics
Advisor: Mark Gockenbach

My research involves solving inverse problems in partial differential equations. 

Our goal is to develop efficient and powerful methods to solve inverse problems in medical applications, biomechanical systems, hydrology, geophysics, and material sciences.

Living Mathematics

Shurong Fang

PhD Candidate
Statistics
Advisor: Qiuying Sha and Shuanglin Zhang

I am working on Statistical Genetics. In my study, I use statistical models and methods to address problems in genetic studies of human health and disease. My recent work is genetic association studies, interaction analysis, and rare variant analysis.

From the Director

Thomas D. Drummer

Thomas Drummer

PhD, Statistics

Expertise

Applied statistics
Measurement error
Applications of statistics to wildlife management

Thanks for visiting our website and considering our graduate program. We have a strong program with concentrations in applied math, discrete math, and statistics. Visit the individual faculty websites to find a match to your interests and check out the jobs attained by our recent graduates.

Please contact me via voice, email, or a personal visit if you have any questions about program requirements, funding opportunities, or life at Michigan Tech.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

 

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