Dr. Matthias Steinruecken

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthias Steinruecken is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on Mathematical Biology, Population Genetics, and Statistical Genetics. He is involved in developing computational statistical methods for population genomics analysis and investigating the forces underlying evolution and genetic variation in populations. His work includes inferring demographic histories and studying adaptation using ancient DNA time series genetic data. He has published numerous articles in esteemed journals and has made significant contributions to the understanding of genomic evidence for population history, particularly in relation to Native Americans and the transition densities in population dynamics. Steinruecken holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Technical University Berlin and a Diplom in Computer Science from Bielefeld University.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Ecology and Evolution, focusing on mathematical and statistical approaches to population genomics.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Overall
Required:7
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