Dr. Stanley Osher

Professor

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Biography

Stanley Osher is a distinguished professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, specializing in mathematics and computer science. With a career that spans several decades, he has made significant contributions to the development of numerical algorithms that are essential in various fields, including image processing and scientific computing. His work on the Rudin-Osher-Fatemi model has garnered widespread recognition for its impact on the reconstruction of images from limited data, a paramount concern in both theoretical and applied mathematics. He has been an influential figure in the research community, recognized by multiple awards including the William Benter Prize and the Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize at the 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians. Osher's extensive publication record highlights his research interests in level set methods, optimization, and partial differential equations. He has also played a pivotal role in mentoring young scientists and serving the scientific community, further solidifying his legacy as a leading expert in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics • University of California, Los Angeles

Leading various special projects while overseeing academic programs and research initiatives.

Awards

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William Benter Prize

2016-06-01
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Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize

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ICIAM Pioneer Prize

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.