Dr. Thomas Hou

Professor

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Biography

Professor Thomas Y. Hou focuses on multiscale problems arising from geophysical applications, particularly in fluid dynamics. His research includes tackling the Millennium Problem related to the 3D incompressible Navier-Stokes equations, and he employs model reduction techniques for stochastic problems involving high-dimensional input variables. Additionally, he works on adaptive data analysis and stochastic partial differential equations with applications to uncertainty quantification. Professor Hou's expertise lies in multiscale analysis computation, interfacial problems, and global regularity in complex fluid motion.

Research Interests

Multiscale Analysis Computation Interfacial Problems Stochastic Partial Differential Equations Uncertainty Quantification Global Regularity 3D Incompressible Euler Equations 3D Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations Adaptive Data Analysis

Experience

Charles Lee Powell Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Professor focusing on multiscale problems in fluid dynamics and computational mathematics.

Courses

Introductory Methods in Computational Mathematics Computing Mathematical Sciences Colloquium

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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