Eleftherios Gkioulekas

Dr. Eleftherios Gkioulekas is a Professor of Mathematics and Undergraduate Program Coordinator at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), where he teaches and conducts research in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington (2006), an M.Sc. from the same institution (2000), and a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (1997). His research spans fluid turbulence, theoretical physics, mathematics education, and medical research, particularly focusing on early outpatient treatment protocols for infectious diseases like COVID-19. He has authored over 2,800 pages of open-access lecture notes and contributed to groundbreaking work on multidrug therapies.

• Education:
  • B.Sc., Applied Mathematics, California Institute of Technology, 1997
  • M.Sc., Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, 2000
  • Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, 2006

Dr. Gkioulekas' research interests include hydrodynamic and geophysical turbulence, curriculum innovations in mathematics education, and medical research on early treatment protocols for viral infections. His work on statistical analysis of multidrug therapies for COVID-19 has been published in peer-reviewed journals and highlighted in public health discussions. He is also dedicated to advancing open educational resources and has written extensive lecture materials for undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses.

His recent publications emphasize causal inference in medical treatment efficacy and mental health impacts of the pandemic on nursing students. His contributions to the scientific community include collaborations with clinicians and statisticians to improve treatment outcomes and educational practices.