Deb Brandon

Deb Brandon is a distinguished academic and multifaceted individual who has made significant contributions in mathematics, education, and various other fields.

Academic Career

Deb Brandon, whose full name is Deborah Brandon, is Professor Emerita in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University.12 She holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University and has had postdoctoral appointments at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.1

Research and Teaching

Her research interests lie in partial differential equations, integrodifferential equations, and nonconvex variational problems, with applications in continuum mechanics.1 As an educator, Dr. Brandon served as the teaching assistant (TA) supervisor for the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon.1 She was a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon from 1991 to 2020.4

Publications and Achievements

Dr. Brandon has authored numerous academic publications in prestigious journals such as the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Quarterly of Applied Mathematics, and SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis.1 Her work covers a wide range of mathematical topics, including phase transitions, ferromagnetism, and heat flow models.

Personal Interests and Activities

Beyond her academic pursuits, Deb Brandon is a multifaceted individual with diverse interests:

1. She has participated nationally and internationally in dragon boating.2
2. Brandon is a writer and textile artist.3
3. She is passionate about empowering women.3

Author and Public Figure

Dr. Brandon has expanded her influence beyond academia as an author. She has written books and maintains a public presence through her website and social media.25 Her experiences and expertise span mathematics, writing, and textile arts, making her a well-rounded and accomplished individual.3