April Zhi Zhou
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Data Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
April Zhi Zhou received her PhD in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University (Advisors: Prof. Michael Miksis and Prof. Petia Vlahovska). She enjoys building mathematical models of physical/biological systems and has worked on topics ranging from microfluidic systems of solid-stabilized emulsions to pattern formations in chemical and ecological systems. During her PhD, April worked on mathematical modeling of surface-trapped particles, where she combined perturbation analysis and numerical methods to formulate and solve multiphase flow problems coupled with particle motions and interfacial dynamics. Currently, her research interest focuses on applying mathematical and statistical methods to study the evolutionary dynamics of tumor progression at DFCI.
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
| Name: | April Zhi Zhou |
| Nationality: | Chinese |
| Address: | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, CLS Building, 3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA 02115 |
| Email address: | zhizhou [at] ds.dfci.harvard.edu |
Education
| 2012 – 2017 | Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Sciences, University of California |
| 2017 – 2018 | Master of Science, Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing, University of Oxford |
| 2018 – 2023 | Doctor of Philosophy, Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University |
Scientific Career
| 2019 – 2023 | Teaching Assistant, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations and Numerical Methods, and Fluid Mechanics, Northwestern University |
| 2023 – present | Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Data Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute |