Dr. Amir Sagiv has joined the Applied Mathematics faculty. A main facet of his research is the study of random dynamics and time-reversal breaking in nonlinear optics. This work combines elements of both mathematical analysis and physical modelling, as well as extensive use of numerical simulations. The study and development of such simulations, and specifically numerical analysis of uncertainty-quantification (UQ) problems, is in itself a fascinating field in which computation, statistics, approximation, and transport theory all play a roll.

Kyle Mandli, assistant professor in applied physics and applied mathematics, was named to a new interdisciplinary program from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). He is one of nine early career faculty members from U.S. universities chosen to work with NCAR scientists to investigate the impact of climate change and natural hazards on coastal areas with the goal of building greater societal resilience.