During the 2007-2008 academic year, I was a Graduate Fellow at the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) where I had the opportunity to work with a number of different statisticians and applied mathematicians on issues related to my thesis.  I also took part in the Preparing the Professoriate program at NC State during which I taught Applied Differential Equations II.

 

This academic year I am focused on finishing up my degree!

 

My research interests include Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics.  My thesis research consists of two fluid flow problems: cavitation in compressible flows and modeling circulation in the Circle of Willis.  I am currently working on determining changes in blood perfusion within the brain based on common anatomical variations of the Circle of Willis, especially in the event of a stroke.