Stephen P. Shipman

Stephen P. Shipman is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics at Louisiana State University (LSU), within the College of Science. His research focuses on the mathematics of wave phenomena, particularly in composite media, with emphasis on spectral theory, electromagnetic resonance, meta-materials, and nonlinear dispersive systems. He has held academic roles at LSU since 2002, including Visiting positions at institutions like the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and the Institut Élie Cartan. His education includes a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Arizona under Nicholas Ercolani.

Shipman’s research spans theoretical and applied mathematics, addressing problems in wave scattering, quantum graphs, and periodic media. His recent work includes studies on Fermi surfaces in multi-layer quantum graphs and defect states in bilayer graphene. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, leading projects on topics such as resonance in waveguides and metamaterials. His funding includes five NSF grants and support from the LSU Board of Regents.

Shipman has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2024 LSU Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award and the 2012 N. A. Khizhnyak Award for contributions to electromagnetic theory. He serves as an Associate Editor for SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics and has organized conferences like the UH-TAMU-LSU Undergraduate Math Conference. His lab collaborates on projects such as the Math Consultation Clinic, engaging undergraduate students in applied research.