The Department of Applied Mathematics has 30 faculty members and over 100 graduate students. We offer undergraduate plans in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics that attract outstanding students. The wide range of interdisciplinary research being undertaken in the department provides a stimulating environment for our graduate program.
The department has research programs in
- Control and Dynamical Systems (including differential equations)
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematical Medicine and Biology
- Mathematical Physics
- Scientific Computing
Please take a look at the short video below highlighting some of the department's research in mathematical medicine/biology and fluid mechanics.
University of Waterloo Dept. of Applied Mathematics researchers are discussing how their work helps to build tools used to tackle a broad range of problems that affect us all.
News
Publication of Mohamed Hibat-Allah attracts extensive media coverage
A research article published in Science, co-authored by applied mathematics professor Mohamed Hibat-Allah, has attracted significant media attention.
Applied Math alum Sam Hirniak wins 2024 Milt Weinstein Award
Sam Hirniak, a PhD student at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, was awarded the 2024 Milt Weinstein Award for Outstanding Presentation in Applied Health Economics at the Society of Medical Decision Making (SMDM) Annual Meeting.
Fall Convocation 2024
Three master’s and three doctoral degrees in Applied Mathematics were awarded at the 2024 Fall Convocation. Congratulations to the graduates!
Events
Applied Math Colloquium | Eric Woolgar, TBA
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Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Seminar | Christina C. Christara, TBA
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Applied Math Distinguished Lecture | Leah Edelstein-Keshet, TBA
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