Interdisciplinary
Radiation pattern of the elongated horn antenna of high directivity: computed by the 3D conformal finite-difference time-domain method
Several members of the department have research interests that overlap with areas in other disciplines. The following is a partial list of these interests organized by areas of study.
Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering
Mathematical models can be used to simulate biological systems and solve other biomedical questions.
- Blood Flow: Tang
- Mathematical Biology: Lui, Tang
- Medical Decision Making: Vermes
Computer Science
Computational tools relying on mathematical principles can be used to make data safer and increase processing efficiency.
- Cryptography: Martin, Servatius
- Large-Scale and Parallel Computing: Sarkis, Walker
Electrical Engineering
Mathematical theories and the applications of electrical engineering combine to advance the field.
- Electric Power Networks: Davis
- Electromagnetic Waves: Volkov
- Microwave Heating: Yakovlev
Chemical Engineering
Energy optimization of chemical systems can be achieved to create more efficient and powerful fuel cells.
- Fuel Cells: Fehribach
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematical models can be used to solve questions in the design of mechanical engineering.
- Fluid Mechanics: Farr, Humi, Tang, Sarkis, Weekes
- Homogenization/Composite Materials: Larsen, Lurie, Vernescu
- Porous Media Flow: Weekes
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