Dr. Yan Guo

Professor

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Biography

Professor Yan Guo is a distinguished faculty member at Brown University, holding the title of L. Herbert Ballou University Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics. He completed his B.S. at Peking University in 1987 and earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Brown University in 1993. After serving as a Courant Instructor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences from 1993 to 1995, he joined the faculty at Brown as an Assistant Professor in September 1995. Throughout his career, he has also held appointments at Princeton University and has been recognized with various awards including the P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship. Professor Guo’s research focuses on the rigorous mathematical study of partial differential equations, specifically those arising from scientific applications. His work includes studying kinetic fluid models in plasma physics and exploring stability issues in stellar dynamics. His contributions to the field are wide-ranging and include developing mathematical frameworks to analyze nonlinear instabilities, making significant strides in understanding the dynamics of large ensembles of particles, including gas molecules and stars. Guo has also held several editorial positions in professional journals, underscoring his leadership in the academic community. He is actively involved in teaching a variety of courses related to applied mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and researching in the Department of Applied Mathematics.

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Princeton University •

Taught and conducted research in mathematics.

Courant Instructor

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences •

Instructed courses and engaged in research activities.

Awards

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P. Sloan Research Fellow

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NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Honorable Mention SIAM Student Paper Competition

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics