University of Texas at Austin
Willcox Research Group

Willcox Research Group

From Data to Decisions in Complex Systems
The Willcox Research Group is developing scalable computational methods for design of next-generation engineered systems. The group has a particular focus on scientific machine learning and model reduction as a way to learn principled approximations from data, and on multifidelity formulations to leverage multiple sources of uncertain information.

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Oden Institute Faculty Selected for Four Projects in Department of Energy's AI-for-Science "Genesis Mission"

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July 22, 2026

Oden Institute Faculty Selected for Four Projects in Department of Energy's AI-for-Science "Genesis Mission"

Oden Institute faculty will be contributing to four projects that address national priorities in the areas of rare earth minerals, digital twins for fusion energy reactors, additive manufacturing, and digital twins for efficient nuclear energy.

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Welcome to the SCW75 – Class of 2026

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June 1, 2026

Welcome to the SCW75 – Class of 2026

Oden Institute Director Karen Willcox has been recognized among the inaugural cohort of Scientific Computing World's SCW75 list - celebrating 75 leaders who are shaping the future of scientific computing across AI, HPC and research infrastructure. The new recognition program celebrates the most influential figures driving transformation into practical scientific and engineering outcomes.

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Seeing the Possibilities: High School Students Step into Oden Institute Research World

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May 13, 2026

Seeing the Possibilities: High School Students Step into Oden Institute Research World

Students from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy got a front row seat to current research on topics including cancer, the cosmos, digital twins, robotics, and ocean systems during a field trip to the Oden Institute.

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