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May 14, 2025

University of Texas-led Team Solves a Big Problem for Fusion Energy

A research team led by The University of Texas at Austin has developed a breakthrough method for designing magnetic confinement systems in fusion reactors, solving a 70-year-old challenge. The findings, published in Physical Review Letters, represent a major step toward making clean, sustainable fusion energy a reality.

Predicted motions of hundreds of particles in a fusion reactor. The motions predicted with the new method (orange, red) agree very closely with those predicted by Newton’s laws (blue, green), but can be calculated 10 times faster. Image credit: University

Predicted motions of hundreds of particles in a fusion reactor. The motions predicted with the new method (orange, red) agree very closely with those predicted by Newton’s laws (blue, green), but can be calculated 10 times faster. Image credit: University

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May 9, 2025

Lezsek Demkowicz Receives Honorary Doctorate from Poznan Institute of Technology

Leszek Demkowicz received the honorary doctorate for his innovative methods in the field of computational mechanics and mathematics.

Leszek Demkowicz (center) with Mieczysław Kuczma (left), and Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng. Teofil Jesionowski, (right), Rector of Poznan University of Technology. Photo courtesy of Poznan University of Technology.

Leszek Demkowicz (center) with Mieczysław Kuczma (left), and Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng. Teofil Jesionowski, (right), Rector of Poznan University of Technology. Photo courtesy of Poznan University of Technology.

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April 24, 2025

Celebrating Legacy and Curiosity: The Engquist Conference Honors a Mathematical Giant

The Frontiers in Computational Mathematics Conference celebrated Professor Bjorn Engquist’s 80th birthday and his impact on numerical analysis, mentorship, and interdisciplinary research. The event brought together global scholars and students to explore the future of computational mathematics in an era increasingly shaped by AI.

Conference Group Photo. Credit: Joanne Foote

Conference Group Photo. Credit: Joanne Foote

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Jan. 24, 2025

Bridging Continents: Leszek Demkowicz Retires After Distinguished Career in Theoretical and Applied Mathematics

Leszek Demkowicz – Principal Faculty at the Oden Institute and expert in theoretical and applied mathematics – reflects on his career as he steps into phased retirement.

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Jan. 10, 2025

Images from the DOE’s E3SM global climate model showing atmospheric rivers carrying moisture from lower latitudes to the very far north arctic.  Several relevant model components are shown including wind, ocean temperature and sea-ice coverage.

Connecting the Dots: Visualizing Science

Working with scientists, visual artists bring to light the nuances hidden in huge data.

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Oct. 17, 2024

Credit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Could Hydrogen, Ammonia Blends Become the Key to Clean Electricity?

Oden Institute affiliated faculty members Fabrizio Bisetti and Noel Clemens are combining hydrogen and ammonia, which are in many ways natural complements, as a potential source for generating carbon-free electricity.

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April 24, 2025

Barbara Wohlmuth Delivers Inaugural J. Tinsley Oden Lecture

Barbara Wohlmuth, Chair of Numerical Mathematics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), delivered the Inaugural JTO Lecture on April 15, 2025. 

Barbara Wohlmuth. Credit: Joanne Foote

Barbara Wohlmuth. Credit: Joanne Foote