Cole Zmurchok
About Cole Zmurchok
Cole Zmurchok is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Vanderbilt University with a background in mathematics and applied mathematics, having previously worked and studied at The University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta.
Current Title and Affiliation
Cole Zmurchok is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar, Research at Vanderbilt University. In this role, he continues to expand his research in applied mathematics and computational approaches.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to his current role, Cole Zmurchok held various academic positions at The University of British Columbia from 2014 to 2018. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant for four years, an Instructor for two years, and a Workshop Facilitator for one year. He also gained experience as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Alberta from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Cole Zmurchok holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from The University of British Columbia, completed in 2018, where he developed new mathematical models impacting areas such as cell signaling, cytoskeletal regulation, intracellular transport, and developmental biology. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Alberta in 2014, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from the same university in 2012.
Research Contributions
Cole Zmurchok has made significant contributions to the field of applied mathematics by engineering computational approaches like unsupervised classification, numerical methods for differential equations, and stochastic agent-based simulations. His work encompasses developing mathematical models and methods that are pivotal to understanding cell signaling, cytoskeletal regulation, intracellular transport, and developmental biology. His research has been summarized through three scientific publications and various presentations at seminars, conferences, and invited colloquia.
Collaborative Projects
Cole Zmurchok has led two successful multidisciplinary collaborations. One involved a national team of mathematicians, and the other an international team of biomedical engineers. These collaborations underscore his ability to work effectively across disciplines to advance scientific knowledge.