Dr. Charles Epstein

Professor

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Biography

Charles L. Epstein is the Thomas Scott Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus, at the University of Pennsylvania and a Senior Research Scientist at the Flatiron Institute of the Simons Foundation. His research focuses on topics in applied mathematics, including theoretical aspects of Maxwell's equations, population genetics, imaging, numerical analysis, complex variables, microlocal analysis, and index theory. Epstein is recognized for his contributions to mathematical understanding and applications, specifically in the context of both pure and applied analysis. He has a background in working with partial differential equations and their significance in various scientific fields. Although he is no longer teaching or taking on students at the University of Pennsylvania, his expertise continues to influence research communities through his work at the Flatiron Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Scientist

2020-08-01 — Present

Flatiron Institute • New York, NY

Researching various topics in applied mathematics at the Flatiron Institute.

Courses

MATH 644 Partial Differential Equations AMCS 603 Introduction Numerical Analysis

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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