University Scholars 2017-18
The University Scholars program at the University of Vermont recognizes distinguished UVM faculty members for sustained excellence in research, creative, and scholarly activities.
The Graduate College is pleased to announce the 2017-18 University Scholars, and you are invited to join us at their induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 26th at 4pm in Waterman Memorial Lounge.
Jianke Yang, Ph.D.
Jianke Yang joined UVM in 1994, rose to the rank of Full Professor in 2005, and is a professor of applied mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He received his BS from Tsinghua University and PhD from MIT. Yang has been Editor-in-Chief for the premier applied mathematics journal, Studies in Applied Mathematics, since 2014. He received the inaugural College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Faculty Award for Excellence in Research at UVM in 2014. He also sits on the organizing board for two premier conferences, CLEO in the field of nonlinear optics and IMACS in the field of nonlinear waves in general. His research in applied and physical mathematics has been supported by continuous extra mural funding for the past 20 years. His work developing advanced mathematical techniques to solve important physical problems combines theoretical approaches with applied solutions. He has authored two research monographs and 130 articles and book chapters.