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Elizabeth Cherry is an Associate Professor at the School of Computational Science and Engineering. Her research involves modeling and simulation, focusing on high-performance computing and numerical methods, particularly in computational modeling of cardiac arrhythmias. Her work emphasizes model development, validation, and parameter estimation, and she designs and implements efficient solution methods. Elizabeth has also worked on integrating experimental data assimilation and applications to understand the mechanisms responsible for complex dynamical states. She is a member of the editorial board of Chaos and serves as a review editor for Frontiers in Physiology. Additionally, she has participated in organizing committees for various conferences, including the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems and the Biology Medicine Mathematics Conference. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Georgetown University and a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University, where she focused on efficient computational methods for solving partial differential equations related to electrical signals in the heart.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.