James "Mac" Hyman, PhD

Evelyn and John G. Phillips Distinguished Professor in Mathematics

Phone
(504) 862-3433
Office Address
Gibson Hall 401-D
School of Medicine
James 'Mac' Hyman, PhD

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 1976, Mathematics, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
M.S., 1974, Computer Science and Mathematics, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
B.S., 1972, Physics (Cum Laude with Honors), Tulane University
B.S., 1972, Mathematics (Cum Laude with Honors), Tulane University

Biography

Professional Background

  • 2010 – Present: Professor of Mathematics, Tulane University
  • 1985 – 2011: Group Leader, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos
  • 1986 – 1988: Administrative Manager, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group, Los Alamos

Research

Building a solid mathematical foundation for difference approximations to partial differential equations and using mathematical models to better understand and predict the spread of epidemics. The use of mathematical modeling to better understand the role of age, risk behavior, and health on the spread of infectious disease.