Alex Barnett (mathematician)

Alex Barnett is a mathematician known for his work in computational mathematics, applied mathematics, and scientific computing. He is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Dartmouth College.

Barnett's research interests span a range of topics, including numerical linear algebra, spectral methods, high-frequency wave scattering, computational electromagnetics, and mathematical acoustics. He has made contributions to the development of fast algorithms for solving boundary integral equations, particularly in the context of scattering problems. His work often focuses on the efficient and accurate computation of solutions to partial differential equations and integral equations.

He has authored and co-authored numerous research articles in leading journals in applied mathematics and computational science. Barnett is also known for his contributions to open-source software for scientific computing, particularly in the area of numerical methods. He actively participates in the scientific community through conference presentations, workshops, and collaborations.

Barnett received his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Yale University.