Stephen Pankavich

Stephen Pankavich is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the Colorado School of Mines. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University, with research focused on partial differential equations, kinetic theory, and mathematical biology. His work bridges theoretical analysis and computational methods, addressing challenges in plasma dynamics, epidemiological modeling, and multiscale systems.

• Education:
  • PhD, Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University (2005)
  • MS, Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University (2001)
  • BS, Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University (2000)

Research interests include the analytical and numerical study of collisionless plasmas, HIV dynamics, and epidemiological models. He has received awards such as the W.M. Keck Mentorship Award and the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Teaching Award.

His articles explore topics like plasma decay rates, HIV therapy models, and particle-tracking algorithms. He has advised over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to impactful research in applied mathematics and computational science.