Kyle K. Zhao

Associate Professor

(504) 862-5015
Office Address
Gibson Hall 417B
School of Science & Engineering
Kun Zhao

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 2009, Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., 2006, Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., 2004, Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of China
B.S., 2001 Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of China

Biography

  • 2018: Associate Professor, Tulane University
  • 2012-2018: Assistant Professor, Tulane University
  • 2011 - 2012: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa
  • 2009 - 2011: Postdoctoral Researcher, Mathematical Biosciences Institute, Ohio State University

Research Interests

  • Analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs)
  • Hyperbolic conservation/balance laws
    Compressible flows through porous media, traffic flow
  • Mathematical fluid mechanics
    Euler/Navier-Stokes equations, Cahn-Hilliard equation, Boussinesq equations
  • Mathematical Biology
    Chemotaxis, solid tumor growth, population dynamics, cardiovascular flow, wound healing