Professor Dr. Gunnar Martinsson

Biography

Gunnar Martinsson is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin, holding the W. "Tex" Moncrief, Jr., Endowed Chair in Simulation-Based Engineering Sciences at the Oden Institute. His expertise lies in numerical linear algebra, focusing on randomized methods, fast solvers for elliptic partial differential equations, and O(N) direct solvers. Additionally, he is adept in structured matrix computations and efficient algorithms for large data sets. His research extends to numerical methods for various applications, including scattering problems, computational fluid dynamics, and acoustics. He has contributed to the fields of applied harmonic analysis and fast multipole methods. Martinsson is actively engaged in modeling heterogeneous materials and exploring bandgap phenomena within lattice equations. He has been recognized as a Simons Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year, appointed Deputy Director at the Oden Institute starting October 2024, and has held visiting professor roles at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Colorado at Boulder. His dedication to research and education is evident through his teaching of Numerical Analysis and his contributions to the academic community through various presentations and publications.

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