معرفی
Ricardo Cortez is the Pendergraft William Larkin Duren Professor in the Mathematics Department at Tulane University, part of the School of Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley (1995), and dual B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from Arizona State University (1986, 1988). His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and biological fluid flow applications, including studies of microorganism motility, immersed boundary problems, and Stokes flow simulations. Cortez has developed influential methods like the Regularized Stokeslets and Lagrangian Vortex/Impulse approaches, which address fluid-structure interactions in complex biological systems. He is affiliated with the Center for Computational Science (CCS) at Tulane and Xavier Universities, and contributes to initiatives promoting diversity in STEM through organizations like SACNAS. His work bridges applied mathematics and biological applications, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 1995.
Education:
- Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, UC Berkeley, 1995
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1988
- B.S., Mathematics, Arizona State University, 1986
Research Interests:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
- Biological Fluid Dynamics
- Immersed Boundary Methods
- Stokes Flow Simulation
Grants & Collaborations:
- Developed the Method of Regularized Stokeslets, widely used in biofluids
- Contributions to SACNAS and STEM diversity initiatives
- Collaborations on glomerular mechanics modeling with biomedical researchers
Labs & Affiliations:
- Center for Computational Science (CCS), Tulane/Xavier Universities
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
