I welcome inquiries from excellent MSc and PhD students and prospective postdoctoral researchers interested in applied mathematics and mathematical epidemiology.
Current research directions
- Multi-strain epidemic dynamics, including cross-immunity, waning immunity, coexistence, and oscillatory outbreaks.
- Optimal vaccination and intervention in seasonal epidemics.
- Pandemic preparedness and mathematical modeling in collaboration with public-health researchers and decision-makers.
- Analytical and computational methods for nonlinear models arising in epidemiology and related areas of applied mathematics.
Projects can be shaped around the student’s background and interests. The work typically combines model development with analysis, computation, or optimal control, and may involve interdisciplinary collaboration.
Who should get in touch
Students with a strong background in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative field are encouraged to contact me. Prior experience in epidemiology is useful but not required; curiosity, mathematical maturity, and interest in connecting theory with real problems are more important.
How to apply
Please email ngavish@technion.ac.il with a CV, your current degree or career stage, and a short description of your research interests and relevant background. Prospective students may also wish to read the research page before writing.