Noel J. Walkington

Noel J. Walkington is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the Mellon College of Science. His research focuses on developing numerical algorithms for partial differential equations, bridging mechanical engineering and mathematics.

Education: M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin. Postdoctoral appointments at both institutions.

Research interests include numerical methods for multiphase flows, viscoelastic fluids, and complex fluid dynamics. His work emphasizes computational techniques for engineering and mathematical challenges.

Publications span topics like porous media flow, control volume approximations, and liquid crystal dynamics, reflecting a strong focus on computational and applied mathematics.