Amy Veprauskas

Amy Veprauskas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her research focuses on mathematical models of population and evolutionary dynamics, employing dynamical systems theory to analyze stability and bifurcation phenomena in structured populations. Applications include studying whale population resilience post-oil spills and reproductive synchrony in cannibalistic gull populations. She holds a Ph.D. (2016) and M.S. (2013) from the University of Arizona, alongside M.A. and B.A. degrees (2010) from Bryn Mawr College.

Veprauskas’s work bridges theoretical mathematics and ecological challenges, with recent studies addressing tick invasion dynamics, predator-prey interactions under seasonal breeding, and critical thresholds for population persistence under disturbances. Her methodologies emphasize structured population models that account for factors like age, life stage, or body size, enabling analysis of environmental and evolutionary impacts.

Key research trends in her publications include discrete-time models analyzing metapopulation growth, Allee effects, and spatially explicit stream network dynamics. Collaborations with ecologists and field data integration (e.g., acoustic monitoring of marine mammals) underscore her applied approach. Her contributions span theoretical insights (e.g., bifurcation analysis) and practical applications in conservation and public health.