Adrian Celaya and Arshia Singhal, doctoral students in the Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research (CMOR), have been selected to participate in the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) Sept. 22–27, 2024 in Heidelberg, Germany.
HLF brings together 200 young researchers from all over the world for a week of scientific networking with HLF Laureates. Laureates are recipients of the most prestigious awards in mathematics and computer science, including the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the ACM Prize in Computing, the Fields Medal, the IMU Abacus Medal and the Nevanlinna Prize.
Celaya’s research interest lies in the intersection of deep learning, medical imaging and traditional applied mathematics with a host of medical applications, including models that have been used to assist in cancer treatment.
“Attending this forum will be a great opportunity to learn from some of the top minds in mathematics and computer science,” said Celaya. “I am looking forward to learning from them in the form of workshops, master classes, and networking events.”
Singhal’s work focuses on numerical partial differential equations and scientific computing, with applications in numerical modeling of biological processes such as oxygen transport in blood vessels and tissue tearing in the heart.
“I look forward to meeting and learning from leading scientists in my fields of interest,” said Singhal. “I would love to meet laureates who share the same interests as me and learn about their journeys from graduate school, to their careers in academia or industry, and to becoming some of the most renowned scientists in their fields.”
The opportunity to participate in the HLF is exclusively for young researchers in mathematics and computer science-related fields. Selection is competitive, with applications from students from all over the world.
“Having two CMOR students participating in HLF shows that our Ph.D. program in computational and applied mathematics is a top program that attracts excellent students,” said Beatrice Riviere, Noah Harding Chair and Professor of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research, and advisor to Celaya and Singhal. “This speaks well for our Ph.D. program and for Rice University overall.”