Joseph Wilder

Dr. Joseph Wilder is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Akron, where he has served since 2006. Prior to this, he spent 15 years as a professor at a state university and three years overseeing research groups at a Department of Energy National Laboratory. His roles at UA include Chair of the Math Department, Interim Chair of Statistics, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Director of Research for the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, and Vice-Dean of BCAS, alongside other Provost's Office roles.

His research focuses on mathematical modeling, scientific computation, and algorithmically generated art, particularly fractals derived from polynomial zero analysis. He has published extensively in journals and contributed to numerous research grants. His work spans corrosion modeling, porous media dynamics, and gas hydrate thermodynamics.

Dr. Wilder’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on computational and applied mathematics, with recent efforts addressing galvanic corrosion mechanisms and hydrate dissociation processes. His earlier work includes fluidized bed modeling and gypsy moth population dynamics studies. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions highlight interdisciplinary applications of mathematical techniques.