Dr. Alex Cloninger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Cloninger received his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Scientific Computation from the University of Maryland in 2014. He then took on a NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship before becoming the Gibbs Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Yale University in 2017. In this role, he conducted advanced research in areas including applied harmonic analysis, geometric data analysis, manifold learning, and deep learning. In pursuit of his academic career, he joined the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he continues to advance his research endeavors. Cloninger is recognized for his contributions to mathematical modeling and statistical analysis through innovative applications of mathematics to real-world problems. His educational background and research experience have placed him at the forefront of his field, leading collaborative efforts and publishing influential work.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).