TAMIU Received $248,000 Mathematics and Student Research Grant

Texas A&M International University recently received an award from the National Science Foundation.
The funding, totaling $248,180, was awarded to the “LEAPS-MPS: Fast and Efficient Novel Algorithms for MHD Flow Ensembles” research effort, led by Dr. Muhammed Mohebujjaman, Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor of TAMIU mathematics.
The project focuses on understanding numerical instability and developing robust, efficient and accurate algorithms to simulate complex flow problems, Dr Mohebujjaman noted.
“Successful completion of the project will enable the development of effective numerical methods for complex dynamical systems, promote understanding of the effects of uncertainties in magnetohydrodynamic flow problems, help develop new models and numerical theories, and improve understanding to improve reduction -order modeling,” Mohebujjaman said.
The ideas, models and methods developed through this research will be applicable to geophysical models for weather and climate prediction, automated driving systems, clean energy from the artificial sun, science, medicine and related fields, a-t -he explains.
Additionally, the research project will facilitate the teaching and training of students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in STEM fields.
“The project will provide an excellent opportunity for training students as they will work on both analysis and numerical calculations. Both undergraduate and graduate students will be supported by the project, which will have a significant impact on TAMIU’s mathematics, physics and engineering curricula,” noted Mohebujjaman.
Throughout the project, students will learn how to generate 2D/3D meshes for complex geometries in different platforms and use them for simulations. The principal researcher will advise students in writing large-scale computing from scratch, observed Mohebujjaman.
“Students will master several powerful and productive programming languages, which will prepare them for several job opportunities in industry and national laboratories, as well as for their advanced studies and training,” said Mohebujjaman.
Additionally, travel opportunities for students to attend and present at academic meetings and conferences will allow students to collaborate alongside national and international scholars.
“The broader impact of this project on students is that they will be able to prepare for graduation for higher education and careers in industry and the national laboratories working on this project. With the support of the proposed project, the research environment for students at TAMIU will be strengthened and advanced,” Mohebujjaman reiterated.
Mohebujjaman earned a Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Clemson University. Prior to joining TAMIU, he was an associate post-doctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
He has been published in various academic journals, including the Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computing, the American Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Advances in Computational Mathematics, and others. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, American Physical Society, and Bangladesh Mathematical Society.
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