Research

Mark Lewis
Gilbert and Betty Kennedy Chair in Mathematical Biology and UVic alumnus Mark Lewis says mathematical biology allows him to use his skills to improve things in the world. Credit: UVic Photo Services

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics emphasizes the following areas of research:

Applied math

  • Climate modeling
  • Differential equations
  • Geophysical fluid dynamics
  • Mathematical biology
  • Mathematical physics
  • Optimization and optimal control

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Discrete math

  • Extremal combinatorics
  • Combinatorial designs
  • Algorithms and complexity
  • Graph theory
  • Probabilistic combinatorics

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Pure math

  • Functional analysis
  • Dynamical systems
  • Number theory
  • Operator algebras
  • Operator theory
  • Probability theory
  • Topology

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Statistics

  • Bayesian statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Mathematical statistics
  • Optimal design of experiments
  • Robust statistics
  • Statistical ecology

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Watch some of our researchers who took part in the Faces of UVic Research video series. You'll hear about their research and why it matters in a series of short video clips.