Dr. Ricardo Baptista

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Biography

Ricardo Baptista's research is motivated by the need for accurate uncertainty quantification in complex physical systems. He is particularly interested in developing scalable computational methods for Bayesian inference and probabilistic modeling, with a focus on utilizing measure transport and dimension reduction techniques. His work is practically applied to enhance predictions and build insights into problems across various fields, including science, engineering, and medicine.

Research Interests

Courses

ACM 11 – Introduction to Computational Science Engineering ACM 256 – Special Topics in Applied Mathematics

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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