Dr. Niels Gronbech Jensen

Professor

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Biography

Niels Grønbech-Jensen studies dynamics statistics in nonlinear physical systems, employing analytical and numerical techniques. His work connects to a variety of applied physics objectives and encompasses collaborations that expand the understanding of molecular dynamics, specifically in the context of atomic and molecular descriptions of soft matter such as bio-membranes and molecular self-assembly, as well as hard matter issues like radiation damage to crystals. He engages in the development and analysis of new numerical algorithms that enable efficient and accurate discrete-time modeling of equations of motion under thermal noise. Grønbech-Jensen’s research also focuses on the driven-damped pendulum equation, with an emphasis on the dynamics of superconducting (Josephson) tunnel junctions. His aim is to understand the quantum interpretation of the experimentally observed macroscopic behavior of Josephson devices, alongside classical dynamics modeling of nonlinear oscillators to explain observed phenomena.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Leads research in applied mathematics and engages in teaching within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Awards

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Fellow

2010-01-01
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R&D 100 Award

1999-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Award

1997-01-01
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Gordon Bell Prize, Honorable Mention

1993-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.