# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gapm
**Parent**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/applied-mathematics-graduate-group/applied-mathematics-phd/

# Applied Mathematics

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](http://appliedmath.ucdavis.edu/)

[Email the Program](mailto:math-gradadvising@ucdavis.edu)

Students gain advanced knowledge of differential geometry; topology; differential equations; solid and fluid dynamics; biology; atmospheric sciences; mechanics; optimization and control; theoretical chemistry; computer and engineering sciences; mathematical physics; signal and image processing; harmonic analysis, numerical analysis and nonlinear partial differential equations; and applied mathematical analysis. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in applied mathematics.

Degree Type

Interdisciplinary Graduate Group

Degrees Offered

M.S. Plan I \
M.S. Plan II \
Ph.D. Plan B

Lead Dean

College of Letters and Science

Degree Requirements

[2024](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4381)

[2024](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4375)

[2010](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2778)

[1988](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2779)

Administrative ByLaws

[2004](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2780)

Major Code

GAPM

---

## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
\
[Program Admissions Requirements](https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/grad/apply/)

Admission Deadlines

General: Jan 5, 2026\
Space Available: Jun 1, 2026\

Internal Fellowship Deadlines

Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 5, 2026\
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026

### Admissions Actions

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

---

## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Minh Hoang
\
[math-gradadvising@ucdavis.edu](mailto:math-gradadvising@ucdavis.edu)

**Program Coordinator**\
 Marji LeGrand
\
[legrand@ucdavis.edu](mailto:legrand@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Group Chair**\
 Martin Fraas
\
[mfraas@ucdavis.edu](mailto:mfraas@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: General**\
 Sharon Aviran
\
Applied Mathematics \
[saviran@ucdavis.edu](mailto:saviran@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 David Doty
\
Applied Mathematics \
[doty@ucdavis.edu](mailto:doty@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact**\
 Martin Fraas
\
Applied Mathematics \
[mfraas@ucdavis.edu](mailto:mfraas@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: Admissions and General**\
 Robert Guy
\
Applied Mathematics \
(530) 754-9201 | [guy@math.ucdavis.edu](mailto:guy@math.ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Anne Schilling
\
Applied Mathematics \
(530) 754-0497 | [anne@math.ucdavis.edu](mailto:anne@math.ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Studies Contacts

**Internal Fellowship Analyst**\
 Heidi West
\
(530) 754-9473 | [hewest@ucdavis.edu](mailto:hewest@ucdavis.edu)

**Senior Academic Advisor**\
 Samantha Duesdieker
\
(530) 752-4928 | [samdues@ucdavis.edu](mailto:samdues@ucdavis.edu)