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Petr Plechac is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware (UD), part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on multiscale computational methods, quantum computing, and numerical analysis, with applications in materials science and quantum physics. He is a key contributor to the MURI Project on multiscale modeling of 2D functional materials, leading mathematical formulations and analysis. Plechac is also involved in the Quantum Science and Engineering Graduate Program at UD, mentoring students interested in quantum algorithms.
His expertise includes Monte Carlo methods, uncertainty quantification, and coarse-graining techniques. He has held grants such as the NSF CDI Type 2 Project and contributed to the WIMS Project. Collaborations with institutions like Harvard and Northeastern University highlight his interdisciplinary work in computational modeling and mathematical physics.
Plechac’s research spans kinetic theory applications in crowd dynamics and disease contagion modeling, integrating data-driven approaches with traditional computational methods. His office is located in 510 Ewing Hall, UD, with contact via plechac@udel.edu.
