Dr. Christopher Myers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Myers is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University, where he has been involved in various academic and research activities since 2010. He holds a B.A. in History from Yale University and a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University. Myers' research interests occupy a unique intersection of physics and biology, focusing on computational science, complex systems, and the dynamics of infectious diseases, particularly host-pathogen interactions. His work includes theoretical computational systems biology, biological information processing, and the dynamics of cascades in networks. Throughout his career, he has held several significant positions in computational science and engineering, notably as a Senior Research Associate at the Cornell Theory Center and as the Scientific Director at arXiv.org from 2014 to 2016. His numerous publications reflect his focus on the intricate relationships between biological processes and physical systems, contributing substantially to the understanding of disease dynamics and computational modeling in these fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching courses in Physics and conducting research.

Senior Research Associate

1998-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Cornell Theory Center • Ithaca, NY

Conducting research in computational science and engineering.

Scientific Director

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

arXiv.org • Ithaca, NY

Oversaw the operations and development of arXiv.org.

Research Associate Group Leader

1993-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Cornell Theory Center • Ithaca, NY

Led research initiatives in computational science.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture