Dr. Michael Overton

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Biography

Michael Overton is a Silver Professor in the Department of Mathematics at New York University. He specializes in areas such as numerical analysis, linear algebra, optimization, and mathematical programming. Overton earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University in 1979, and also holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University, obtained in 1977. He completed his undergraduate studies in Computer Science with honors from the University of British Columbia in Canada in 1974. His research is widely recognized in the field, focusing on developing and analyzing algorithms for numerical and optimization problems.

Research Interests

Numerical Analysis Linear Algebra Optimization Mathematical Programming

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.