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Gail S. K. Wolkowicz is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at McMaster University, with an office in Hamilton Hall. She holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and can be contacted via email at wolkowic@mcmaster.ca. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (M1C03) and Applied Mathematics I (Math 741), spanning topics from calculus to advanced dynamical systems.
Her research specializes in mathematical biology and dynamical systems, with focus areas including:
- Differential equations and bifurcation theory
- Ecological and epidemiological modelling
- Chemostat dynamics and microbial competition
- Predator-prey systems with time-delay effects
- Population dynamics in anaerobic digestion systems
Her publications emphasize discrete population models, delay differential equations, and stability analysis in biological contexts, frequently incorporating bifurcation theory to study ecological interactions.
Awards recognizing her contributions include:
- 2015 Lord Robert May Prize for outstanding work in the Journal of Biological Dynamics
- Krieger-Nelson Prize for achievements in mathematical research
She actively participates in academic outreach, including interviews on mathematical biology (NIMBioS) and podcasts about careers in academia. Her student supervision focuses on applied mathematics and mathematical biology, though specific advisee names are not listed in the source material.
