Dr. Allan Willms

Professor

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Biography

Allan Willms received his PhD from Cornell University in 1997. He worked as a Visiting Scientist at Cornell University and then as a Lecturer at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 1998 to 2003. In 2003, he joined the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Guelph as a Professor. His research focuses on dynamical systems models for biological processes and the applied end of mathematics, aiming to make complex mathematical concepts accessible to biologists and engineers. Recent work includes developing simple climate change models and understanding bifurcations in mathematical biology. Willms has also introduced innovative methods for parameter estimation in ODE models and has analyzed the effects of symmetry in systems of oscillators. His extensive research portfolio covers a broad range of biological applications, from modeling fish population dynamics to studying climate transitions.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

Teaching and researching in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).