About Me

I’m a PhD researcher with a deep interest in Mathematical Ecology, Applied Mathematics, and Machine Learning. My passion lies in using mathematical and statistical modeling to uncover insights from complex biological and ecological systems.
I enjoy exploring the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and ecology, with a focus on developing models that bridge theoretical foundations and real-world applications. Whether it’s modeling ecological interactions or leveraging machine learning to study environmental patterns, I am driven by curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking.
Lately, I’ve been especially fascinated by the use of machine learning in ecology - how modern data-driven tools can complement classical ecological modeling to better understand, predict, and potentially mitigate environmental challenges.

Contact Details

Ankana Dey
Department of Mathematics
Faculty of Science
University of Ottawa
STEM Complex (STM) 507
150 Louis-Pasteur Private
Ottawa (Ontario)
Canada K1N 9A7

adey098@Uottawa.ca Ankana.Dey@USherbrooke.ca

Research Interests

Applied Mathematics

Differential Equations (ODEs, PDEs), Dynamical systems

Theoretical Ecology

Spatial Ecology, Ecological Interactions, Ecological Dynamics

Statistics

Statistical Inference, Stochastic processes

Machine Learning

Predictive Modelling, Spatio-temporal modelling

Mathematical Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic modeling, Drug delievery

Education

University of Ottawa, Canada

PhD in Applied Mathematics • Sept 2023 - Aug 2027

supervised by Prof. Frithjof Lutscher

Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

Master in Mathematics Pathaways in Statistics • Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

Thesis : Adapting Metacommunity Theory for the Human Microbiome,
supervised by Prof. Guillaume Blanchet

Concordia University, Canada

Inter-University Transfer Student • Winter 2020

Visva-Bharati University, India

M.Sc Degree in Mathematics • Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

Term Project: Unsteady analysis of arterial pharmacokinetics in stent-based delivery, supervised by Prof. Prashanta Kumar Mandal

Visva-Bharati University, India

B.Sc Degree in Mathematics • Aug 2015 - June 2018

Awards & Scholarships

Inter Math‑AI Program Stipend

Awarded by Interdisciplinary Math and Artificial Intelligence (IMA) Program (CREATE) • 2024 - 26

Doctoral Admission Scholarship

Awarded by Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Ottawa • 2023 - 27

Doctoral International Scholarship

Awarded by Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Ottawa • 2023 - 27

Valorisation des travaux étudiants: concours

Awarded by Département de mathématiques, Université de Sherbrooke • 2023

Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science (QCBS) Excellence Awards

Awarded by Centre de la Science de la Biodiversite du Québec (QCBS) • 2023

Computational Biodiversity Science and Services (BIOS²) Travel Award

Awarded by Sciences et Services de la Biodiversité Computationnelle (BIOS²) • 2022 - 2023

Institut des sciences mathématiques (ISM) Travel Grant

Awarded by UQAM, Montréal, Canada• 2022

Independent Fellow of Computational Canada Biodiversity Science and Services (BIOS²)

Selected by Sciences et Services de la Biodiversité Computationnelle (BIOS²) • 2022 - 2023

Computational Biodiversity Science and Services (BIOS²) Travel Award

Awarded by Sciences et Services de la Biodiversité Computationnelle (BIOS²) • 2021 - 2022

Student Member of Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science Canada (Link)

Selected by Centre de la Science de la Biodiversite du Québec (QCBS) • 2022 - present

Independent Fellow of Computational Canada Biodiversity Science and Services (BIOS²)

Selected by Sciences et Services de la Biodiversité Computationnelle (BIOS²) • 2021 - 2022

Teaching Assistant

Applied Linear Algebra

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa • Summer 2024

Introduction of Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa • Winter 2024

Introduction of Linear Algebra

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa • Fall 2023

Integral Calculus

Département de mathématiques, Université de Sherbrooke • Summer 2023

Elements of Mathematics

Département de mathématiques, Université de Sherbrooke • Fall 2022

Presentations

Canadian Society of Applied and Industrial Mathematics (CAIMS) - Annual Meeting (Group talk)

Queen's University, Kingston, Canada • June 2024

The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) - Summer Meeting (Contributed talk)

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada • June 2023

The Statistical Society of Canada (SSC) - Annual Meeting (Contributed talk)

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada• May 2003

Lutscher's Lab, (Kingston, ON)
June, 2024

Cherishing the Journey: Toasting to graduation, (Sherbrooke, BC)
August, 2023

Capturing this moment, we embrace the end of one journey and the beginning of the next, surrounded by the wisdom and warmth of our beloved professors.

Laboratoire de Biologie Quantitative, (University of Sherbrooke, QC)
August, 2023

Celebrating the successful defense of my Master's thesis with this incredible team of thinkers.

[First row (right to left) : Nicolas Bannester-Marchand, Noudehouenou Freedich Madjid Houessou, Laurie Boulerice, Varina Crisfield, Me; Second row : F. Guillaume Blanchet (supervisor), Marie-Amélie Blais]

Statistical Society of Canada, (Ottawa, ON)
May, 2023

CIEE - Living Data Project, (Vancouver, BC)
February, 2023

Theme : Linking Species Distributions and Traits to understand Ecosystem Functioning
More information is available here.

BIOS2 Summer school, (Orford, QC)
August, 2022

Theme : Biodiversity Change and Data Visualisation
More information is available here.