Christian Constanda

Christian Constanda is a Professor of Mathematics and the Charles W. Oliphant Endowed Chair in Mathematical Sciences at The University of Tulsa. He specializes in boundary integral equation methods and their applications to elasticity theory. He has authored/edited 37 books, including bestsellers on differential equations and a humorous math literacy book. He chairs the International Consortium on Integral Methods in Science and Engineering (IMSE) and has organized conferences globally.

Education:

• D.Sc., The University of Strathclyde, 1997 (British higher doctorate)
• Ph.D., Mathematics, The Romanian Academy of Sciences, 1972
• M.S., Mathematics, The University of Iasi, 1966

Research Interests: Focuses on exact and approximate solutions for mathematical models in elasticity theory, boundary integral equations, and applied mathematics. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications.

Awards:

• ALA Outstanding Academic Title Award
• Kermit E. Brown Teaching Excellence Award
• UT Outstanding Teacher Award

Advising & Leadership: Advised numerous Ph.D. students and served as external examiner for doctoral candidates in the U.S., U.K., Spain, Germany, and Canada. Organizes IMSE conferences worldwide and has given invited talks globally.

Other Contributions: Editor of professional journals, developer of mathematical pedagogy, and advocate for innovation in STEM education through TU's Fab Lab initiative.