Mathematics Professor and Nonlinear PDEs Expert
Betul Orcan-Ekmekci serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics at Rice University where she has been teaching since 2011 Her academic credentials include a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin completed in December 2010 Her research expertise focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations with particular emphasis on free boundary value problems fluid dynamics and homogenization As a teaching professor she specializes in making complex mathematical concepts accessible to students while maintaining academic rigor Her work combines theoretical mathematics with practical applications particularly in fluid dynamics Her teaching responsibilities at Rice University include both undergraduate and graduate-level mathematics courses Her approach to mathematics education emphasizes building strong foundational understanding while exploring advanced mathematical concepts Her contributions to the field include research in partial differential equations and their applications to real-world problems particularly in fluid dynamics Her dedication to mathematics education has made her an valued member of Rice University's mathematics department where she continues to influence the next generation of mathematicians