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Castillo-Chavez came to the United States from Mexico in 1974, at the age of 22, and began working at a cheese factory in Wisconsin to support himself. He then returned to his mathematics studies by applying to the [[University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point]], where he graduated in 1976, with dual degrees in math and Spanish literature.<ref>[http://ehrweb.aaas.org/mge/Archives/2/chavez.htm ehrweb.aaas.org]</ref> He continued his MS in Mathematics at [[University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newswise.com/articles/asu-professor-is-appointed-to-committee-on-the-national-medal-of-science-by-president-obama |title=ASU Professor Is Appointed to Committee on the National Medal of Science by President Obama |accessdate=2013-05-11 |work=}}</ref> He holds a [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in mathematics from the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] (1984). Prior to moving to Arizona State University in 2004, he spent 18 years as a professor at [[Cornell University]]. He has published scientific articles, and books, and served on panels and committees for organizations such as the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Sloan Foundation]], the [[National Institutes of Health]], [[Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics]], and the [[American Mathematical Society]].<ref name="titleCarlos Castillo-Chavez" />
Castillo-Chavez came to the United States from Mexico in 1974, at the age of 22, and began working at a cheese factory in Wisconsin to support himself. He then returned to his mathematics studies by applying to the [[University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point]], where he graduated in 1976, with dual degrees in math and Spanish literature.<ref>[http://ehrweb.aaas.org/mge/Archives/2/chavez.htm ehrweb.aaas.org]</ref> He continued his MS in Mathematics at [[University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newswise.com/articles/asu-professor-is-appointed-to-committee-on-the-national-medal-of-science-by-president-obama |title=ASU Professor Is Appointed to Committee on the National Medal of Science by President Obama |accessdate=2013-05-11 |work=}}</ref> He holds a [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in mathematics from the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] (1984). Prior to moving to Arizona State University in 2004, he spent 18 years as a professor at [[Cornell University]]. He has published scientific articles, and books, and served on panels and committees for organizations such as the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Sloan Foundation]], the [[National Institutes of Health]], [[Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics]], and the [[American Mathematical Society]].<ref name="titleCarlos Castillo-Chavez" />


His research interests as a mathematical [[epidemiology|epidemiologist]] relate to the mechanisms underlying spread of disease, and their containment (prevention of spread) and elimination. A 2006 editorial at Arizona State University, a year after his arrival there, described him as one of the most prominent [[mathematician]]s in the country, an expert in [[Mathematical modelling of infectious disease|epidemiological modeling]], and among the top research contributors to literature on the progression of diseases.<ref>[http://www.asu.edu/news/stories/200603/20060323_regents_chavez.htm asu.edu], Regents' Professor: Carlos Castillo-Chavez</ref> He is acclaimed for his work on enhancing prospects for academic success and providing research opportunities for underrepresented groups in mathematics and biology.<ref>[http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/mentor/mentor2007.shtml AAAS Mentor Award] announcement</ref>
His research interests as a mathematical [[epidemiology|epidemiologist]] relate to the mechanisms underlying the spread of disease, and their containment (prevention of spread) and elimination. A 2006 editorial at Arizona State University, a year after his arrival there, described him as one of the most prominent [[mathematician]]s in the country, an expert in [[Mathematical modelling of infectious disease|epidemiological modelling]], and among the top research contributors to literature on the progression of diseases.<ref>[http://www.asu.edu/news/stories/200603/20060323_regents_chavez.htm asu.edu], Regents' Professor: Carlos Castillo-Chavez</ref> He is acclaimed for his work on enhancing prospects for academic success and providing research opportunities for underrepresented groups in mathematics and biology.<ref>[http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/mentor/mentor2007.shtml AAAS Mentor Award] announcement</ref>


==Awards & recognitions==
==Awards & recognitions==

Revision as of 02:21, 25 May 2013

For other people named Carlos Castillo, see Carlos Castillo (disambiguation).

Carlos Castillo-Chavez (born 1952) is a Regents Professor, and Joaquin Bustoz Jr. Professor of Mathematical Biology at Arizona State University[1][2] and the executive director of the Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute[3] and Institute for Strengthening the Understanding of Mathematics and Science as well as the founding director of the Mathematical, Computational Modeling Sciences Center at the same university.[4]

Bibliography

Castillo-Chavez came to the United States from Mexico in 1974, at the age of 22, and began working at a cheese factory in Wisconsin to support himself. He then returned to his mathematics studies by applying to the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he graduated in 1976, with dual degrees in math and Spanish literature.[5] He continued his MS in Mathematics at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[6] He holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (1984). Prior to moving to Arizona State University in 2004, he spent 18 years as a professor at Cornell University. He has published scientific articles, and books, and served on panels and committees for organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Sloan Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Society.[2]

His research interests as a mathematical epidemiologist relate to the mechanisms underlying the spread of disease, and their containment (prevention of spread) and elimination. A 2006 editorial at Arizona State University, a year after his arrival there, described him as one of the most prominent mathematicians in the country, an expert in epidemiological modelling, and among the top research contributors to literature on the progression of diseases.[7] He is acclaimed for his work on enhancing prospects for academic success and providing research opportunities for underrepresented groups in mathematics and biology.[8]

Awards & recognitions

He has won awards by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Mentor Award and Fellow (2007),[9] the Stanislaw M. Ulam Distinguished Scholar by the Center for Nonlinear Studies[10] at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2003), the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)[11] Distinguished Scientist Award (2001), the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (1997),[12] and the Presidential Faculty Fellowship Award from the National Science Foundation and the Office of the President of the United States (1992–1997).[13] In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.[14]

President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carlos Castillo-Chavez to the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science for the period 2010-2012.[15]

Selected publications

  • Castillo-Chávez, Carlos; Brauer, Fred (2001). Mathematical models in population biology and epidemiology. Berlin: Springer. ISBN 0-387-98902-1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  • Castillo-Chávez, Carlos (2003). Bioterrorism: mathematical modeling applications in homeland security. Philadelphia: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. ISBN 0-89871-549-0.
  • Clemence, Dominic; Gumel, Abba; Castillo-Chávez, Carlos; Mickens, Ronald E. (2006). Mathematical studies on human disease dynamics: emerging paradigms and challenges: AMS-IMS-SIAM Joint Summer Research Conference, competitive mathematical models of disease dynamics: emerging paradigms and challenges, July 17–21, 2005, Snowbird, Utah. Providence, Rhode Island: American Mathematical Society. ISBN 0-8218-3775-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  • Blower, Sally; Castillo-Chávez, Carlos (Ed) (2002). Mathematical approaches for emerging and reemerging infectious diseases: an introduction. Berlin: Springer. ISBN 0-387-95354-X.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

References

  1. ^ "Awards/Honors". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  2. ^ a b "Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Regents and Joaquin Bustoz Jr. Professor (of Mathematics)". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  3. ^ mtbi.asu.edu
  4. ^ mcmsc.asu.edu
  5. ^ ehrweb.aaas.org
  6. ^ "ASU Professor Is Appointed to Committee on the National Medal of Science by President Obama". Retrieved 2013-05-11.
  7. ^ asu.edu, Regents' Professor: Carlos Castillo-Chavez
  8. ^ AAAS Mentor Award announcement
  9. ^ "2007 AAAS Mentor Award Goes to Carlos Castillo Chavez of Arizona State University - 2008 News Blog". Retrieved 2008-03-02. [dead link]
  10. ^ cnls.lanl.gov
  11. ^ sacnas.org
  12. ^ "Intel appoints new senior fellows". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  13. ^ "Excellence Through Diversity". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  14. ^ List of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society, retrieved 2012-11-10.
  15. ^ whitehouse.gov

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