Viviane Baladi
Mathematician specializing in applied mathematics
Born
May 23rd, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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Contributions to the field of applied mathematics focused on analysis and numerical simulation of partial differential equations. Held a position at the University of Geneva, influencing research and education in mathematical methods. Engaged in collaborative research, contributing to advancements in mathematical modeling and computations.
Published works on partial differential equations
Contributed to mathematical modeling techniques
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