Dr. Divakar Viswanath

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Biography

Divakar Viswanath is a Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, specializing in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing. He obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1998, focusing on numerical analysis. His research interests include exploring the connections between nonlinear dynamics and population genetics through coalescent theory. He investigates complex problems such as time-varying mutation rates and the condition numbers of inference algorithms impacted by natural selection. His work contributes significantly to understanding evolutionary processes within genetic frameworks.

Research Interests

Applied Mathematics Scientific Computing Numerical Analysis Nonlinear Dynamics Coalescent Theory Population Genetics

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science