Summary 🌟
Prof. Dr. Snezhana Abarzhi is a prominent researcher in Theoretical and Applied Physics, with a focus on the dynamics of complex systems. Her pioneering work addresses fluid instabilities and mixing, making significant contributions to scientific computing and applied mathematics.
Education 🎓
She earned her PhD in Mathematics & Physics in 1994 from the Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems in Russia. Prior to that, she completed her MS in Applied Mathematics & Physics at the Moscow Institute for Physics & Technology in 1990, and obtained her BS in Applied Mathematics & Physics as well as Molecular Biology in 1987 from the same institution.
Professional Experience đź’Ľ
Since 2016, Prof. Abarzhi has served as Professor and Chair of Applied Mathematics at the University of Western Australia. She has held prestigious positions, including Guest Professor at Caltech and Visiting Professor at Stanford University. Her previous roles include professorships at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Chicago, among other leading institutions worldwide.
Research Interests 🔍
Her research interests span the dynamics of plasmas, fluids, and materials, with expertise in theoretical analysis of complex systems, including far-from-equilibrium and non-linear dynamics. She has made notable contributions to understanding fluid instabilities, interface dynamics, and mixing processes.