Yun Kang | Mathematical Biology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yun Kang | Mathematical Biology | Best Researcher Award

Yun Kang is a distinguished Professor of Applied Mathematics at Arizona State University 🏫, specializing in mathematical biology, complex adaptive systems, and nonlinear dynamical systems πŸ”¬πŸ“Š; with over 70 publications in high-impact journals πŸ“, Kang’s work bridges theory and modeling to solve biological, ecological, and social questions 🌍; a leader in mathematical research, she also champions women in STEM through mentoring and advocacy πŸ€πŸ’‘; her cutting-edge research, funded by the NSF πŸ’°, explores multiscale modeling in social insects 🐜 and trust dynamics in human-automation interaction πŸ€–; as a dedicated educator and core faculty member at the Simon A. Levin Mathematical, Computational & Modeling Sciences Center 🧠, she has shaped both academic programs and future researchers πŸŒ±πŸ“ˆ.

Profile

Education πŸŽ“

Yun Kang earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from Arizona State University in 2008 πŸŽ“, focusing on mathematical biology πŸ§ͺ; she completed an M.S. in Pure Mathematics at the University of Arizona in 2004 πŸ“, with special research in random graphs πŸ”—; her academic journey began with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Shanghai Jiaotong University, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³, in 2002, where she concentrated on financial and computational mathematics πŸ’ΉπŸ’»; this academic foundation provided a solid platform for her research into nonlinear systems and biological applications πŸŒΏπŸ“Š; Kang’s education path reflects global excellence 🌍, interdisciplinary rigor 🧠, and a passion for bridging mathematics with real-world complexity 🌐✨.

Experience πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

Yun Kang’s academic career began as an Assistant Professor at ASU in 2008 πŸ§‘β€πŸ«, after completing her doctorate πŸŽ“; she advanced to Associate Professor in 2014 and became a full Professor in 2019 🌟; from 2016 to 2019, she served as Acting Director/Co-Director of the Simon A. Levin Mathematical, Computational & Modeling Sciences Center 🧠, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations πŸ’‘; beyond teaching, Kang holds roles as Core Faculty and Affiliated Faculty at ASU’s School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences πŸ“š; her career spans leadership, research, mentorship, and advocacy for diversity in mathematical sciences πŸ’ͺ🌸; each role reflects her commitment to both academic excellence and community empowerment πŸ…πŸ“’.

Awards & Recognitions πŸ…

Yun Kang’s excellence is reflected in her NSF-funded research grants πŸ’°, numerous high-impact publications πŸ“, and her leadership in mathematical biology πŸ”¬; she’s a proud and active member of top organizations: Association for Women in Mathematics πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬, American Mathematical Society πŸ“˜, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 🧠, and Society for Mathematical Biology 🌿; since 2009, she’s mentored young female mathematicians via the AWM mentor network πŸ€πŸ’‘; her recognition stems from both groundbreaking research and her role as a diversity advocate in STEM 🌸🌍; her distinguished honors underscore her dual commitment to advancing math and empowering future scholars πŸŒŸπŸ‘©β€πŸ«.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Yun Kang’s research bridges nonlinear dynamical systems βš™οΈ, stochastic models 🎲, and mathematical biology 🧬; she explores complex adaptive systems β€” from population dynamics 🦌, food webs 🌾, eco-epidemiology 🦠, to social insect colonies 🐜; her NSF-funded work dissects multiscale division of labor in insect societies 🐝; she also models trust dynamics in human-automation interactions πŸ€–, blending theoretical rigor with real-world relevance 🌎; her contributions illuminate evolutionary processes πŸ”„, ecological interactions 🌱, and behavioral modeling 🧠; Kang’s approach merges deep mathematical theory with empirical validation πŸ“Š, offering new tools for biological, ecological, and social system analysis πŸš€πŸ“˜.

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