Dr. Jianfeng Lu

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Biography

Jianfeng Lu is a James B. Duke Distinguished Professor at Duke University specializing in applied mathematics. His research encompasses mathematical analysis and algorithm development, particularly applied to computational physics, theoretical chemistry, and materials science. He has a strong interest in machine learning and has made contributions to high dimensional partial differential equations (PDEs), generative models, sampling methods, control reinforcement learning, and quantum molecular dynamics. His work focuses on multiscale modeling and analysis, striving to integrate complex mathematical theories with practical computations in physics and chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Appointed as a distinguished professor focusing on various applied mathematics disciplines.

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaged in teaching and researching applied mathematics.

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Contributed to the academic development of the applied mathematics field.

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Currently serving as a professor in the departments of mathematics, chemistry, and physics.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)