Adam Oberman

Professor Adam Oberman is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University, recognized as a leading young applied mathematician. His research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs), numerical methods, and computational challenges in mathematical analysis.

• PhD in Mathematics from the University of Chicago (2001)
• R. H. Bing Instructor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin (2001–2004)

His work addresses foundational problems in numerical solvers for the Monge-Ampère equation, numerical homogenization, and nonlinear PDEs, with applications across mathematical analysis and scientific computing.

Oberman received the

• CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award (2011)
• Leslie Fox Prize in Numerical Analysis (Second Prize, 2002 and 2005)
• Monroe H. Martin Prize (2011)

for his impactful contributions to applied mathematics.