Judith R Miller

Prof. Judith R. Miller is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Georgetown University, affiliated with the College. Her research integrates mathematical models, particularly partial differential equations (PDEs), to study evolutionary ecology, including the ecological genetics of invasive species and population dynamics under climate change. She specializes in analyzing nonlinear PDEs, integrodifference equations, and nonlinear waves to advance theoretical frameworks and ecological applications.

Her work bridges applied mathematics and biology, focusing on species range evolution, trait variance dynamics, and invasion biology. Notable contributions include continuum models for species range shifts and studies on wave pinning in evolutionary systems. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her research highlights interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematics and environmental science.

Prof. Miller’s academic contributions span over two decades, with publications addressing topics like mutation survival during invasions, spatially explicit quantitative trait models, and genetic differentiation in heterogeneous environments. Her work emphasizes the interplay between theoretical mathematics and real-world ecological challenges, particularly under climate change scenarios.