Andrea R. Nahmod facts for kids

Andrea Rica Nahmod (born 1964) is an American mathematician who works at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is known for her important work on very complex math problems, especially in an area called nonlinear partial differential equations. These are special types of equations that help scientists describe things in the real world, like the movement of waves or heat.

A Career in Mathematics

Andrea Nahmod's journey in mathematics has taken her to some of the world's top universities and research centers.

Education and Early Work

Nahmod earned her Ph.D., the highest university degree, from Yale University in 1991. After graduating, she worked as a researcher at Macquarie University in Australia from 1992 to 1994.

Following her time in Australia, she held positions at several famous institutions in the United States. These included the University of Texas, Austin, the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, and the Institute for Advanced Study. In 1998, she began working as a professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she continues her research and teaching.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout her career, Andrea Nahmod has received several major awards for her contributions to mathematics.

• In 2013, she was named a Simons Fellow. The Simons Foundation is an organization that supports scientists doing important research.
• In 2014, she became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This is a special honor given to mathematicians who have made outstanding discoveries. The society recognized her for her work in different areas of math and for her service to other mathematicians.
• For the 2015-2016 school year, Nahmod was named a Simons Professor at the MSRI. This is a prestigious title that allowed her to focus on her research.