Julia Arciero

Julia Arciero is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), School of Science. Her research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly developing and analyzing differential equation models of physiological phenomena including blood flow regulation, immune response, inflammation, and cell migration through interdisciplinary collaborations with experimentalists and clinicians.

Dr. Arciero earned her educational degrees from prestigious institutions:

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona
• M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona
• B.S. in Mathematics, University of Michigan

Her research spans multiple biomedical domains with particular emphasis on vascular physiology and ocular hemodynamics. She develops theoretical models to investigate peripheral arterial disease, glaucoma, transplant rejection, and inflammatory responses. Her work demonstrates how mathematical approaches can provide crucial insights into complex biological systems and optimize experimental design in collaboration with medical researchers.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on ocular hemodynamics and mathematical modeling of retinal physiology in relation to glaucoma. She has also maintained significant research in vascular responses to arterial occlusion, inflammatory modeling, and transplant rejection. Her work consistently bridges theoretical modeling with experimental data across multiple physiological systems, demonstrating the value of interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical research.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• 2023 Kathryn J. Wilson Award for Outstanding Leadership and Mentoring of Undergraduate Research
• 2021 Women's Leadership Award
• Bernie Morrel Teaching Award (2019, 2014)
• Pre-tenure Research Award (2017)
• Trustees Teaching Award (2015)

Dr. Arciero has secured substantial research funding as PI and Co-PI on multiple NIH and NSF grants, including an NIH R01 grant studying ocular structure and hemodynamics, and a CAREER award focused on vascular responses in arterial insufficiency. She actively mentors students through multiple NSF-funded REU programs focused on mathematics with applications to medicine and engineering, demonstrating her commitment to training the next generation of interdisciplinary researchers.

She leads collaborative research teams spanning multiple institutions including IU School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pittsburgh Medical School, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, establishing herself as a leader in mathematical physiology who effectively bridges theoretical and experimental domains.