News
Upcoming Seminar: Guest Speaker Sherif Shuaib
October 16, 2025
The DIMMS Lab is pleased to welcome a guest speaker, Sherif Shuaib, Ph.D. candidate at York University, on October 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This is an in-person research presentation located in Ross Building, Room N638 with snacks and coffee provided.
Sherif will present his research titled "A mechanistic stage-structured model for estimating maturation, mortality, and recruitment parameters of three economically significant fish species in Canadian waters."
The study analyzes discrete-time, stage-structured models to estimate key life-history parameters for three economically significant fish species: Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Capelin (Mallotus villosus), and Cod (Gadus morhua). The research examines model well-posedness, net reproductive number, and global stability of equilibria, providing insights into effective fisheries management strategies.
His research interests include mathematical biology, data analytics, and population dynamics.
All are welcome to attend this seminar!
DIMMS Lab Members Attend 2025 SIAM/CAIMS Annual Meetings in Montreal
August 2025
Dr. Andrew Omame and Dr. Qi Deng represented the DIMMS Lab at the Third Joint SIAM/CAIMS Annual Meetings held in Montreal, Canada from July 28-August 1, 2025.
The conference brought together researchers from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society (CAIMS), providing an excellent platform for our lab members to present their research, network with colleagues, and engage with the latest advances in applied and computational mathematics.
A big THANK YOU to Andrew and Qi on representing the DIMMS Lab at this prestigious conference!
New Publication: Disease-Informed Neural Networks for Avian Influenza Prediction
March 25, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Nickson Golooba has published a new paper in the field of computational epidemiology. The research, co-authored and mentored by WA Woldegerima, is titled "Deep neural networks with application in predicting the spread of avian influenza through disease-informed Neural Networks." This work introduces innovative approaches combining machine learning with domain knowledge for improved disease forecasting.
Their study also represents a significant advancement in predictive modeling for infectious disease spread, integrating mathematical epidemiology principles with neural network architectures.
The paper is now available online at: https://doi.org/10.3934/bdia.2025001
Congratulations to Nickson on this outstanding achievement!
New Publication: Computational Biology Research
May 22, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Qi Deng, Postdoctoral Researcher at the DIMMS Lab, has published a new paper in PLoS Computational Biology, a leading journal in computational biology research.
This publication represents significant progress in our lab’s computational biology research initiatives and demonstrates the high-quality work being conducted by our team members.
The paper is now available online: Read the full paper
Congratulations to Dr. Qi Deng on this excellent achievement!
Two Recent Publications by Dr. Chigozie L. Ugwu
March 15, 2025
We are pleased to congratulate Dr. Chigozie L. Ugwu on her two recent publications in prestigious journals. WA Woldegerima is a co-author on both of these significant research papers:
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“Geographical distribution and the impact of socio-environmental indicators on incidence of Mpox in Ontario, Canada” - Published in PLOS ONE Journal.
Link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306681 -
“Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis” - Published in BMJ Global Health Journal (a high-impact journal).
Link: https://gh.bmj.com/content/10/2/e016937
We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Chigozie L. Ugwu for these excellent contributions to the field.
New Publication: Undergraduate First Authorship Success
March 4, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Joe Tran has published his first paper as first author, co-authored with WA Woldegerima. This publication represents an important milestone for Joe and highlights the value of supporting undergraduate and Master’s students in achieving first authorship on academic papers.
One of the advantages of allowing Undergraduate/MA/MSc students to have their first paper as a first author is to boost their future opportunities in terms of getting funding or scholarships.
The paper is now available online at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096007792500222X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2025.116209
Congratulations to Joe Tran on this outstanding achievement!