Director
As the director of IML, Dr. Karen Mortensen oversees the various activities of the Illinois Mathematics Lab. Karen holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University and has been at University of Illinois since 1999, where she serves as Associate Director of Graduate Studies for Mathematics. She became director of the IML in 2023, after collaborating with Prof. Steve Bradlow to lead an IML project that examined the collection of historical mathematical models displayed throughout Altgeld Hall.
Research Manger
As the IML Research Manager, Manisha Garg supports the IML director in identifying potential research collaborations between UIUC faculty members and students. She assists the director in reviewing applications, assigning students to projects, and coordinating IML’s mid-semester presentations and end-of-semester poster sessions.Manisha is a 5th year PhD student in the Department of Mathematics. She has served as a team leader for several IML research groups. Manisha is an active member of the Illinois graduate chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics and has also served as an instructor and the director of SIM Camp, the department’s summer math camp for high school students.
Outreach Manager
Deniz Ozbay is the IML Outreach Director. She supports the IML Undergraduate Outreach Organization in coordinating mathematical outreach activities in the local Champaign-Urbana communities. Deniz is a 3rd year PhD student in Mathematics.
Please direct all inquiries about IML to math-iml@illinois.edu.