Steven Strogatz

Steven Strogatz is the Susan and Barton Winokur Distinguished Professor for the Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics, and a Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1986). His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, complex systems, and applied mathematics, with notable contributions to synchronization in networks, mathematical biology, and science communication. Strogatz is renowned for his books, including Infinite Powers and The Joy of x, and his media work, such as the New York Times column and Quanta Magazine's The Joy of Why podcast. He has received prestigious awards like the National Award for Science Communication and the George Pólya Prize for Mathematical Exposition.

His academic roles include teaching courses on nonlinear dynamics and supervising research. Strogatz's work bridges academia and the public, emphasizing the beauty and relevance of mathematics. His research extends to modeling social networks, epidemic dynamics, and urban mobility systems, with applications in physics, biology, and technology.