Education

Ph.D., 1976, Mathematics, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences M.S., 1974, Computer Science and Mathematics, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences B.S., 1972, Physics (Cum Laude with Honors), Tulane University B.S., 1972, Mathematics (Cum Laude with Honors), Tulane University

Biography

• 2010 – Present: Professor of Mathematics, Tulane University
• 1985 – 2011: Group Leader, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos
• 1986 – 1988: Administrative Manager, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos

Research Interests

Building a solid mathematical foundation for difference approximations to partial differential equations and using mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of epidemics