Summary
Katie Oliveras is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Seattle University with 11 years of academic experience and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on nonlinear waves, geophysical flows, inverse problems, and computational methods, including an ongoing project to reconstruct ocean wave height from in-fluid pressure measurements in collaboration with international researchers. She has secured funding from NSF and AMS-Simons and has taught and developed courses ranging from Dynamical Systems and Modern Control Theory to the Mathematics of Epidemics, including an online offering. Katie’s background in systems science and engineering informs a pragmatic, interdisciplinary approach that bridges theory, numerical computation, and real-world oceanographic applications. Her visiting roles in Vienna and Singapore reflect a global engagement with applied-math communities and collaborative problem-solving.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Ph.D., Applied Mathematics at University of Washington
B.S., Systems Science and Engineering, B.S., Systems Science and Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis