Dr. Monica Visan

Professor

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Biography

Monica Visan is a distinguished professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), known for her significant contributions to the field of Differential Equations and mathematical analysis. Her work primarily focuses on nonlinear dispersive equations and their applications. Over the years, she has earned several prestigious accolades, including the AWM-AMS Emmy Noether Lecturer in 2026 and the Elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society in 2024. In addition to her research, Visan has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, receiving the Robert Sorgenfrey Distinguished Teaching Award in 2018. Her recent accolades include being an Invited Speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2026 and being awarded the Simons Fellow in Mathematics for the academic year 2024-2025. Visan pursues collaborative research and educational initiatives, frequently organizing conferences to promote knowledge sharing within the mathematical community. Additionally, she has secured numerous grants, including NSF grants for her research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Mathematics.

Awards

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ICM Invited Speaker

2026-01-01
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Inaugural Edmond Nancy Tomastik Prize

2026-01-01
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AWM-AMS Emmy Noether Lecturer

2026-01-01
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Uhlenbeck Lecturer WAM Program, IAS

2026-01-01
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Simons Fellow Mathematics

2024-01-01
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Elected Fellow American Mathematical Society

2024-01-01
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Frontiers Science Award

2023-01-01
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Honorable Mention, UCLA Division Physical Sciences Outstanding Discovery Award

2019-01-01
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Robert Sorgenfrey Distinguished Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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Kavli Fellow

2010-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

2010-01-01
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Clay Liftoff Fellowship

2006-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.