Razvan Fetecau is a Professor of Mathematics and PIMS Site Director at Simon Fraser University's Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on nonlinear differential equations, particularly mathematical models for self-collective and swarming behavior, which explore how complex aggregations emerge from simple interaction rules without centralized control. Applications span population biology, robotics, and opinion formation. He also investigates regularization techniques for fluid dynamics equations and wave propagation in stratified media. Dr. Fetecau holds a Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (2003). His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, addressing challenges in aggregation models on curved manifolds, energy minimization, and multi-agent systems. Recent research emphasizes geometric PDEs, hyperbolic space dynamics, and reinforcement learning for robotic swarm coordination. His contributions include foundational studies on global minimizers in aggregation-diffusion models, bifurcation analysis in spherical systems, and well-posedness of interaction models on Riemannian manifolds. He teaches advanced courses like MATH 301 (Mathematical Journeys I) and actively contributes to academic leadership through PIMS initiatives.
