Applied Mathematics

Uma Dayal
Biography
My research interests lie in probabilistic graphical models, dynamical systems, and network theory with a focus on modeling complex systems in the natural and physical sciences. I enjoy seeing how abstract mathematical concepts can be used to understand the structures and phenomena around us. I graduated from Stanford with an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and an MS in Computer Science, where I worked on projects ranging from optimizing carbon cycle models to analyzing the random processes underlying epidemic spread on networks. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going on long walks, checking out new coffee shops with friends, and experimenting with film photography.