Annual Report 2008.pdf - SAMSI

2. Interactions with Other Institutions:
I have multiple collaborations with the faculty members in NC State University, the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of California at Irvine. I also attend the
applied math seminars in the triangle area on a regular basis.
3. High Points at SAMSI:
It’s me working with three collaborators at different institutes in the triangle area, while I only
have one year appointment with SAMSI.
4. Suggestions for Improvement:
I should have focused on two projects in the first place, instead of three.
5. Mentoring:
My mentors did a great job in providing me opportunities to explore the new research areas, and
giving me suggestions when I needed to make decision for my future career.
6. SAMSI Benefits for the Future:
Yes, it has met my expectations perfectly. The best part of my SAMSI experience is the
flexibility in choosing research topics, lots of like-minded researchers, and the positive research
atmosphere in the triangle area. Specifically, the project with Dr. Greg Forest on the numerical
approximations for complex fluids benefits the most for my future research in the relevant fields
at IMA.
7. SAMSI in contrast with University Setting:
Without the teaching load, I can focus on the research for my first year at SAMSI. A position in
a University might not have this benefit. Besides, the research opportunities and resources in all
three universities in triangle are wide open to SAMSI postdocs. I think that is a big plus
compared with a typical university position which most likely provides a postdoc the resources
in only one institute.
8. SAMSI in comparison to Other Experiences:
N/A
9. Other Research while at SAMSI:
I have a position in CRSC at NCSU. I think this position is equally beneficial to me. The only
drawback is my office at NCSU is too small for a long-term stay.
10. Other Issues:
N/A