Eder Zavala

Dr Eder Zavala is an Assistant Professor in Mathematics at the University of Birmingham, jointly appointed across the School of Mathematics, Computer Science, and the College of Medicine and Health. His research bridges applied mathematics, computational biology, and biomedical sciences to address endocrine and metabolic conditions.

• PhD in Molecular Biomedicine (CINVESTAV, Mexico, 2012)
• MSc in Engineering and Biomedical Physics (CINVESTAV, Mexico, 2008)
• BSc (Hons) in Physics (UANL, Mexico, 2006)

Zavala specializes in mathematical modeling of biological systems, including:

• Circadian hormone dynamics and stress response regulation
• Computational biomarkers for endocrine disorders
• Inflammation modeling post-heart surgery
• Stochastic simulations of gene expression

His research integrates wearable device data and circadian hormone profiles to develop chronodiagnostic tools for personalized healthcare.

• Member of EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Early Career Forum (2022-2026)
• Collaborator via MRC, EPSRC, and NIHR grants

He supervises PhD and MSc projects in Applied Mathematics and Biomedical Sciences, fostering interdisciplinary training. Public engagement includes organizing workshops for Pint of Science and the Festival of Neuroscience.