Department of Mathematics and Statistics News
Studying Uncertainty: 5 Questions with UAlbany Mathematician Felix Ye
UAlbany Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Felix Ye studies stochastic dynamical systems — systems that change over time but whose behavior is influenced in part by randomness or uncertainty. Ye recently received a three-year, $200,000 NSF grant to develop modeling for these systems.
New UAlbany Faculty to Explore AI, Quantum Tech and the Human Brain
The endowment of the Neuromorphic Quantum Computing Constellation will fund four Simons Empire Faculty Fellows — two focused on neuroscience and one each in mathematics and computer hardware engineering. They will study how to combine the enormous power of quantum computing with the unparalleled adaptability and energy-efficiency of the human brain.
UAlbany Helps Albany Earn Spot on LinkedIn's 'Cities on the Rise' for the Second Year in a Row
The City of Albany ranked No. 12 on LinkedIn's 2026 "Cities on the Rise" list this year, which recognized the University at Albany as one of the region's top employers, reflecting the University's central role in workforce development, alongside advancing research and helping fuel the Capital Region's continued growth.
Professor Jihun Han Receives NSF Grant
Professor Jihun Han from the UAlbany department of Mathematics & Statistics has been awarded a 3-year, $176,763 grant from the National Science Foundation.
UAlbany Graduates Put Hybrid Skills to Use at Growing Albany Technology Firm
Aeon Nexus, a small but growing technology firm headquartered on downtown Albany’s State Street, has become a landing spot for recent UAlbany graduates whose interdisciplinary backgrounds in business, computer science, technology and other diverse fields make them attractive hires to a company that’s prioritizing early-career workers with hybrid skillsets.
U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings Highlight UAlbany Graduate Programs
The newly released 2026 Best Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to highlight the University at Albany’s strength across a range of disciplines, reflecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence, research and student success.
UAlbany Graduate Student Earns IBM PhD Fellowship Award
Aozhong Zhang, a graduate student in the University at Albany’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has been awarded the IBM PhD Fellowship Award.
Showcase 2026: Nanotech Student Finds Rhythm in Research
UAlbany junior Harry Weinstein is already presenting his research on a global stage, sharing work on next-generation chip-making materials at a leading international conference. He will present that work again at Showcase on April 30.