James Mac Hyman

Biography

Professional Background 2010 – Present: Professor of Mathematics, Tulane University 1985 – 2011: Group Leader, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos 1986 – 1988: Administrative Manager, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los AlamosProfessional Background 2010 – Present: Professor of Mathematics, Tulane University 1985 – 2011: Group Leader, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos 1986 – 1988: Administrative Manager, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos

Research Interest

Building a solid mathematical foundation for difference approximations to partial differential equations and using mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of epidemics. The use of mathematical modeling to better understand the role of age, risk behavior, and health on the spread of infectious disease.