Konstantina Trivisa

Konstantina Trivisa is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Maryland, holding joint appointments at the Department of Mathematics, the Institute for Physical Science and Technology (IPST), and the Center for Scientific Computation and Mathematical Modeling (CSCAM). She currently serves as Director of IPST and Founding Faculty Director of the Masters of Professional Studies in Quantum Computing. Previously, she was Director of the Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation Program (AMSC) from 2007-2018.

She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University in 1996, with a dissertation titled "A priori estimates on the total variation of solutions to hyperbolic systems of two conservation laws via generalized characteristics." Her undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Mathematics with high distinction from the University of Patras, Greece (1990).

Trivisa's research lies at the interface between nonlinear partial differential equations and continuum physics, with applications in fluid dynamics, multiphase flows, continuum mechanics, materials science, and mathematical biology. Her work spans theoretical analysis, computational methods, and applications to real-world problems including tumor growth modeling, quantum computing algorithms, and fluid-particle interactions. She has developed innovative mathematical approaches to problems in superfluidity, polymer dynamics, and ferrofluids.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory toward interdisciplinary applications, particularly in quantum computing and mathematical biology. The 15 most recent articles show increasing focus on computational methods for complex fluid systems, quantum algorithms for differential equations, and mathematical models of tumor growth. Her work bridges pure mathematical analysis with practical applications across multiple scientific domains.

• Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
• Simons Foundation Fellowship
• 2023 AWM Fellow
• 2023 SIAM Fellow
• 2018 Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies Award

Trivisa has advised numerous Ph.D. students and postdoctoral associates, many of whom have secured prestigious academic positions. Her research has been supported by multiple NSF grants including DMS-2008568 (2020-2023), DMS-1614964 (2016-2021), and earlier PECASE funding. She has also received funding from Northrup Grumman and The World Bank for interdisciplinary research partnerships. As Director of IPST, she leads an internationally recognized center for interdisciplinary research at the boundaries between physical, mathematical and life sciences, and engineering.