Models of Viral Epidemiology

William M. Spears
University of Wyoming
wspears arobase cs.uwyo.edu
(307) 766-5429

Project Description

The goal of this project was to develop useful and realistic models of the spread of viruses in connected networks. The resulting framework utilized both Markov and differential equations to provide accurate descriptions of behavior.

Master's Thesis by Lucas Shaw

  • Lucas Shaw (2007). A Computation Framework for Modeling the Spread of Pathogens and Generating Effective Containment Strategies in Weakly Connected Island Models, Master's Thesis, University of Wyoming Computer Science Department.
    Title page of the thesis.
    The abstract page of the thesis.
    The whole thesis.
    PPT slides of defense.
    Short video of StarLogo simulation.
    Long video of StarLogo simulation.
    Initial city StarLogo simulation.
    Final USA StarLogo simulation.

    Publications

  • Lora Billings, William M. Spears, and Ira B. Schwartz (2002). A Unified Prediction of Computer Virus Spread in Connected Networks. Physics Letters A, 297, 261-266.
    Postscript
    PDF
  • William M. Spears, Lora Billings, and Ira B. Schwartz (2001). Modeling Viral Epidemiology in Connected Networks. NRL Memorandum Report NRL/MR/6700--01-8537.
    Postscript
    PDF

    * This project was funded by ONR. Currently work is being supported by NIH.





    For more information, please contact William M. Spears.
    Last modified: 01/28/05