Julia Arciero

Julia Arciero is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Her research focuses on applied mathematics and mathematical biology, particularly in modeling physiological phenomena such as blood flow regulation, immune responses, and inflammation. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona and has held postdoctoral and faculty appointments in interdisciplinary research.

Her work emphasizes collaborations with clinicians and experimentalists to address challenges in health and disease. Notable projects include modeling peripheral arterial disease, glaucoma, transplant rejection, and sepsis. She has received grants from the NIH and NSF, including a NSF CAREER Award. Her research has led to advancements in understanding vascular compensation mechanisms and ocular hemodynamics.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona
• M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Arizona
• B.S. in Mathematics, University of Michigan
• Awards:
• 2023 Kathryn J. Wilson Award for Leadership in Undergraduate Research
• 2021 Women’s Leadership Award
• 2015 Trustees Teaching Award
• Grants:
• NIH R01EY030851 (2020–2024)
• NSF DMS-1654019 (2017–2024)
• NSF DMS-2150108 (2022–2025)

Her research integrates theoretical models with clinical data, contributing to fields like ocular circulation, transplant tolerance, and systemic inflammation. She leads an REU program in mathematics with applications to medicine and engineering.