Prof. Dr. Edriss S. Titi

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsPartial differential equations,Dynamical systems and ergodic theory,Mathematics in fluid mechanics
KeywordsEuler equations, Navier-Stokes equations, dissipative dynamical systems, fluid mechanics, geophysical models

Current contact address

CountryUnited Kingdom
CityCambridge
InstitutionUniversity of Cambridge
InstituteCentre for Mathematical Sciences

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rupert KleinFachbereich Mathematik und Informatik, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin
Prof. Dr. Sebastian ReichInstitut für Mathematik, Universität Potsdam, Potsdam
Start of initial sponsorship01/09/2010

Programme(s)

2009Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Edriss Titi is a worldwide renowned applied mathematician with broad interests in nonlinear science and scientific computation who specializes in the mathematical study of problems from fluid dynamics, nonlinear partial differential equations, and in a dynamical systems approach to turbulence. His contributions to these areas are of the highest calibre and practical impact. During his stay in Germany, Professor Titi will focus on theoretical and practical advances in the understanding and simulation of atmosphere and ocean dynamics.