Roland Glowinski, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Roland Glowinski, mathematics and mechanical engineering professor, is well known for the application of mathematical and computational methods to the design of a new class of heart valves and to cases related to the petroleum industry. He is the first professor from the University of Houston to be named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. Credit Mark Lacy Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.