Dr. Sameer Iyer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sameer Iyer is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, focusing on nonlinear partial differential equations with particular emphasis on asymptotic problems in fluid mechanics. His research interests cover boundary layers, hydrodynamic stability, free boundary problems, singularity formation, and mixed-type problems. He has made significant contributions to the field through various selected publications, including studies on the validity of steady Prandtl layer expansions and global stability of Blasius profiles. Iyer has been recognized with several awards, including the Hellman Fellowship from UC Davis and the Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award in Physical Sciences, signifying his exceptional work in applied mathematics. He obtained his Ph.D. from Brown University in 2018 and continues to contribute to academic research and teaching at UC Davis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Teaching and conducting research in mathematics with a focus on partial differential equations and fluid mechanics.

Awards

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UC Davis Hellman Fellowship

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Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award

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Dunmu-Ji Award

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
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.