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Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Department Web site: www.math.iit.edu
Applied mathematics is mathematics created in response
to problems in science, engineering, and society. Applied
mathematicians work on a wide variety of topics, such as
the methods for multi-criteria decision making (requiring
probability/statistics, analysis, optimization) and the
analysis of liquid flow around solids (including computational
methods and analysis). Undergraduate study in
applied mathematics at IIT incorporates foci in four areas
of modern applied mathematics: applied analysis, computational
mathematics, discrete applied mathematics, and
stochastic analysis. These areas of study both support
IIT’s broad range of professional degree programs and
comprise a specialized Bachelor of Science degree in modern
applied mathematics.
Faculty
Chair
Fred J. Hickernell
Room 208b E1
Ext. 78983
Associate Chair
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Gregory Fasshauer
Room 208a E1
Ext. 73149
Professors
Bernstein (jointly with Chemical Engineering), Duan (Director,
Laboratory for Stochastics and Dynamics), Edelstein, Erber
(jointly with Physics), Frank, Hickernell, McMorris (Dean,
College of Science and Letters), Nair (jointly with Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering), Reingold (jointly with Computer Science)
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The objectives of the Applied Mathematics program are to
prepare students for careers that utilize mathematics to
address problems in science, engineering and society and
to prepare students for graduate study in mathematics.
Students with an applied mathematics background are
prepared for courses in the insurance industry, electronics
and computer manufacturing businesses, logistic companies,
pharmaceutical firms, etc. The program flexibility
allows students to assemble a portfolio of courses that will
satisfy both intellectual needs and career preparation.
The degree program includes a required minor consisting
of five related courses (at least 15 credit hours) in an
area outside of applied mathematics. A minor in computer
science or one of the engineering disciplines
prepares the student to enter the job market in business
or government.
Associate Professors
Abarji, Adler, Bielecki, Fasshauer, Li, Lubin, Rempfer (jointly
with Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Wendland
Assistant Professor
Ellis, Kaul, Pelsmajer
Distinguished Research Professor
Fang
Research Associate Professor
Heller
Senior Lecturers
Maslanka, Miranda, Sitton
Faculty Emeriti
Byrne, Darsow, DeCicco, Deliyannis, Pearson, Sklar, Stueben