Mariya Savinov

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Postdoctoral Fellow at NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology

Chicago Fellow of UChicago Biological Sciences Division

e-mail: savinov [at] uchicago [dot] edu

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About Me

I am currently a postdoctoral fellow at the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology jointly as a Chicago Fellow of the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division. In my postdoc, I aim to develop new mathematical modeling approaches to investigate the underlying principles of adaptive collective dynamics of multicellular systems. Using data-driven biophysical modeling, I seek to generate experimentally testable predictions to explore in collaboration with the Munro Lab, Nirody Lab, and others.

I obtained my PhD in Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences advised by Professor Alex Mogilner, supported by the NSF GRFP. My dissertation work focused on modeling experimentally observed in vitro actomyosin dynamics.

When I am not at work, I like to play computer games, board games, and card games.

Education

	2020 - 2025 New York University Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
	2016 - 2020 University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Philosophy in Mathematics and Physics

Outreach

I believe it is crucial that we work hard to make mathematics more inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to individuals who have been historically marginalized in the mathematical sciences. In pursuit of this, during my PhD I co-organized the Courant DEI Reading Group as well as led the effort to generate an internal PhD student survey, intended to assess the concerns and satisfaction of PhD students in the department. In addition, I have participated as a lecturer for cSplash, the Courant annual math-outreach lecture series for high-schoolers. As a postdoc, I am committed to continue my efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through mentorship and volunteering in the surrounding community.