Dr. Hayden Schaeffer

Professor

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Biography

Hayden Schaeffer is a Professor of Mathematics and the Director of Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He specializes in scientific machine learning, differential equations, randomization, and mathematical modeling. Schaeffer has received prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award and the AFOSR Young Investigator Award. He has also served as an NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellow and as a von Karman Instructor at Caltech. He was an UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Irvine and has been recognized as an NDSEG Fellow and a Collegium University Teaching Fellow at UCLA. His research interests encompass various areas including Scientific Machine Learning, Operator Learning, Partial Differential Equations, Approximation Theory, Applied Harmonic Analysis, Applied Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Nonlinear Differential Equations, Inverse Problems, and Computational Applied Mathematics. In addition to his academic roles, he is involved in sharing his research through various seminars and workshops, focusing on advancing methodologies in applied mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Department of Mathematics, UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Leading academic and research initiatives in applied mathematics.

Associate Professor Tenure

2022-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teach and conduct interdisciplinary research in mathematical sciences.

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Focused on applied mathematics and supervised graduate students.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Involved in teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students.

von Karman Instructor

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Caltech • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research in mathematical sciences and collaborated with faculty.

NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-12-31

UC Irvine • Irvine, CA

Engaged in research with a focus on applying mathematical theory.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.