Michael Mikucki

Michael Mikucki is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Colorado School of Mines. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Colorado State University (2010-2015). His research focuses on numerical methods, mathematical biology, and innovative approaches to teaching mathematics through writing. He is affiliated with the Arthur Lakes Library and Stratton Hall on the Mines campus.

Education:

• B.S. Applied Mathematics, Colorado State University (2010)
• M.S. Mathematics, Colorado State University (2012)
• Ph.D. Mathematics, Colorado State University (2015)

Research Interests:

Dr. Mikucki specializes in computational biophysics, particularly modeling lipid membrane dynamics and electrostatic interactions. He also explores pedagogical strategies integrating writing into STEM education. His work bridges numerical analysis with biological systems, addressing challenges in membrane curvature-driven flows and vesicle deformation mechanics.

Publications:

His research spans biophysical modeling (membrane molecular flows, lipid vesicle simulations) and nonlinear population dynamics. Key themes include PDE-based modeling of biological systems and efficient numerical methods for complex geometries.

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