Mariya Savinov
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Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
New York University
Office: 907 Warren Weaver Hall
e-mail: mariyasavinov [at] nyu [dot] edu
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About Me

I am a fifth-year PhD student at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences advised by Professor Alex Mogilner, supported by the NSF GRFP. My research interests are in the mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of mechanical phenomena in cellular biology, with a special emphasis on collaboration with experimental laboratories. Most recently, my focus has been on modelling experimentally observed in vitro actomyosin dynamics (see Research). In May 2025, I defended my PhD thesis on "Biophysical modeling and simulation of contractile actomyosin dynamics," and will formally graduate this August.

Starting in September 2025, I join the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology as an NITMB Fellow, jointly as a Chicago Fellow of the Biological Sciences Division of the University of Chicago.

When I am not at work, I like to play computer games, board games, and card games, and can often be found in an NYC park or at a live music venue.

Education
Courant_LOGO 2020 - Aug 2025 (expected)
New York University
In progress: Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
PITT_LOGO
 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, I co-organized the Courant DEI Reading Group during the 2022-2023 AY and 2023-2024 AY, and continue to be an active participant. Previously, in the 2021-2022 AY I instigated the formation of and organized events for Courant's Association for Women in Mathematics chapter. Additionally, in fall 2022 I led the effort to generate an internal Courant PhD student survey, intended to assess the concerns and satisfaction of PhD students in the department. Once administered by the Courant Student Organization, I further organized the analysis and careful distribution of the anonymized survey results. I assisted in this process again in fall 2023.