Research Fields
Mathematical Sciences
Bio
Research interests: Nonlinear dynamical systems - Chaotic dynamics - Complex systems; Hamiltonian systems; Numerical methods for distinguishing between regular and chaotic behavior; Symplectic integrators; Nonlinear lattices - Disordered systems; Granular media; Graphene and DNA models; Numerical methods for locating periodic orbits - Stability and bifurcations of periodic orbits; Beam dynamics in particle accelerators; Galactic dynamics - Dynamics of barred galaxies; Celestial mechanics - Three body problem; Normal forms - Formal integrals; Discrete breathers - Solitons; Ordinary and partial non-linear differential equations
Institution
University of Cape Town