Viviane Baladi

Mathematician specializing in applied mathematics

Viviane Baladi - Mathematician specializing in applied mathematics
Born

May 23rd, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Switzerland

Links & References

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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