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Seth Cowall is a Limited Term Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Georgia, where he teaches courses such as MATH2500, MATH1113, MATH2250, and MATH3000. His academic role bridges teaching and research within the mathematical sciences discipline at the Athens, GA campus.
His research program integrates mathematical biology, dynamical systems, and environmental mathematics with specialized focus on climate applications. As an active Mathematics and Climate Research Network (MCRN) member, he develops mathematical frameworks to analyze complex environmental phenomena including glacial cycles and marine ecosystem dynamics.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent application of reaction-diffusion NPZ modeling to phytoplankton bloom dynamics, examining environmental drivers like solar radiation and vertical diffusion. This work reflects his signature approach of combining data-driven methods with theoretical dynamical systems analysis to address climate-related ecological questions.
Cowall maintains a robust undergraduate research mentoring program producing award-winning student work:
- 2024: Fourier Transform and Milankovitch’s Theory of Glacial Cycles (Razeen Kanjiani)
- 2023: Effects of Grazing Functions on Mixotrophic Plankton (James Ripple) - Third Place Student Paper Award, MAA Section Meeting
- 2022 (Summer): Chesapeake Bay Oyster Populations (Tiffani Clark, Sophia Fogle, Kimani Daley) - Most Outstanding Oral Presentation, NAM MATHFest
- 2022 (Spring): Role of Mixotrophic Zooplankton (Gillian Carr) - First Place Student Paper Award, MAA Section Meeting
