stochastic programming

My name is Andy Heeszel, and I am joining as a Arthur J. Krener Math Fellow. I previously graduated with my PhD in Statistics from Ohio State in May 2026. My primary research interests are in applied probability and interacting particle systems. I have most recently been interested in stochastic epidemic models that do not have the attractiveness property and studying the outbreak size and speed of the outbreak. I also enjoy playing disc golf, watching football, running, and cooking.

Roger J-B Wets was a Distinguished Research Professor of Mathematics at UC Davis, who passed away in April 2025. He was well regarded as an inspiring mathematician and described by his students as an amazing mentor. He guided nineteen students to their Ph.D. and developed a Mathematical Finance course for our Department. Collaborators talk of both his brilliance at research, but also his kindness, good humor, and thoughtful personality.