Edward Farnum, Ph.D.

Edward Farnum, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at NJCSTM. Farnum’s research interests include differential equations, mathematical physics, asymptotic analysis, numerical methods and scientific computing.  He applies all of these approaches to models in nonlinear optical science. In particular, he is interested in constructing and analyzing nonlinear wave models for ultra-short pulse propagation, which may be especially useful in all optical computing and improved fiber optic communications. His teaching interests have a similar applied and computational flavor.

Farnum’s courses feature mathematical modeling, scientific computation, asymptotic analysis and spectral methods.  He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington in 2005.