Nicolae Tarfulea

Nicolae Tarfulea is a Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), specializing in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota and has extensive academic experience in Romania, Italy, Spain, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. His research focuses on machine learning, partial differential equations, and numerical analysis, with contributions to constrained systems of differential equations and finite element methods.

• Education:
• Ph.D. – Mathematics, University of Minnesota
• M.A. – Mathematics, Penn State University
• Doctorate (Ph.D.) – Mathematics, University of Craiova
• M.S. – Mathematics, University of Bucharest
• B.S. – Mathematics, University of Craiova

Recipient of PNW's Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Tarfulea emphasizes mentorship and student engagement, supervising research projects and math competitions. He values PNW's academic community and its proximity to Chicago and Lake Michigan.