Talia Becker Calazans

InterMaths Erasmus Mundus MSc in Mathematical Modeling

Italy

About

Incoming Erasmus Mundus Joint MSc student in Interdisciplinary Mathematics. Interested in utilizing analytical and computational tools to study biological and environmental systems, as well as working in the intersection of scientific research and public policy. Recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, BA & MS in Physics as a Vagelos Scholar in Molecular Life Sciences.

Experience

  • University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States)
    • Biophysics Research Intern - Mathijssen Lab
      Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Developed a framework to analyze active motion in microscopy, supporting experiments with swimming microorganisms; Investigated how inertia affects transport in highly viscous environments, with applications to understanding cilia-driven fluid flow.

    • Physics Research Intern - Liu Group
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

      Investigated limits of novel physical learning methods for allosteric-inspired responses in 2D elastic and flow networks.

  • Teaching Assistant at Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania
    Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Mechanics I, Intermediate Electromagnetism I, Analytical Mechanics, Physics I Laboratory

  • Fencing Athlete at Confederação Brasileira de Esgrima
    2012 - 2023 · 11 yrs

    Brazilian National Team member in women's foil.