James H. Nolen

James H. Nolen is a Professor of Mathematics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin (2006) and a B.S. from Davidson College (2000). His research focuses on probability, partial differential equations, and stochastic dynamics, with applications to biological models and reaction-diffusion systems. Notable awards include the 2025 Bass Chair and an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2006-2008).

• Leadership: Directed Duke's Mathematics Postdoctoral Training Program (2019-2023)
• Grants: Co-PI for NSF RTG grant on Analysis and Applications (2021-2026), PI for NSF CAREER award on stochastic dynamics (2014-2020)

His work bridges theoretical analysis with applications, including studies on random walks, interacting particle systems, and front propagation in heterogeneous media. He serves as an Associate Editor for SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis and SIAM Multiscale Modeling and Simulation.