Dr. Walter Strauss

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Walter Strauss. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Walter Strauss is a prominent figure in the field of mathematics, particularly known for his contributions to nonlinear wave analysis and partial differential equations. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) in 1962. His academic career has included postdoctoral work at the University of Paris and a significant tenure at Stanford University. He joined the Department of Mathematics at Brown University in 1966 and later chaired the Department during two terms from 1989 to 1992 and from 2000 to 2001. Strauss has garnered recognition through various fellowships, such as the Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships, and has been honored with the Institut Henri Poincare Prize. His research focuses on understanding the mathematical underpinnings of nonlinear waves, a phenomenon prevalent in nature, including ocean waves and solar wind. He has authored over 100 research articles and has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis from 2000 to 2007. Strauss is also a fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American Mathematical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Research Interests

Awards

#

Fulbright Fellowship

1967-01-01
#

Guggenheim Fellowship

1971-01-01
#

Institut Henri Poincare Prize

1997-01-01

Courses

MATH 1120 - Partial Differential Equations MATH 2380 - Partial Differential Equations

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics