About
Tristan Goodwill is a William H. Kruskal Instructor affiliated with the Department of Statistics and the College at the University of Chicago, with additional ties to the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics (CCAM). He earned his PhD in Mathematics from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (New York University) in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Integrated Science with a concentration in Physics from McMaster University (Canada).
- Current Role: Kruskal Instructor in Statistics and CCAM
- Education: PhD (2023), Courant Institute; BISc (Physics), McMaster University
His research focuses on numerical and applied analysis, specifically on advancing fast and accurate computational methods for solving partial differential equations (PDEs). Key contributions include developing integral equation methods for elliptic PDEs on surfaces, studying topological insulators through computational frameworks, and analyzing the regularity of the Laplace-Beltrami equation on geometrically complex surfaces. These efforts span interdisciplinary domains such as mathematics, physics, and engineering.
Tristan’s work emphasizes bridging theoretical mathematical insights with practical applications in computational science. He can be reached via email at tgoodwill@uchicago.edu or through his office at Jones 316. His personal website, https://tristangdwl.github.io, provides further details about his research and publications.
