Research Interests
Mathematical/computational immunology and physiology, pathogensis modeling, treatment/controlMathematical modeling and calibration techniques; analysis of experimental data
Uncertainty quantification, variability modeling, rigorous model comparison
Mathematical and statistical aspects of inverse problems
Practical applications of functional analysis
Professional Service
President, NCSU Student Chapter of SIAM, 5/2011-5/2012CRSC/CQSB Webmaster (with Z. Kenz), 8/2010-8/2011
CRSC/CQSB Systems Support (with Z. Kenz and K. Rehm), 8/2011-present
Treasurer, NCSU Student Chapter of SIAM, 5/2009-5/2011
CRSC Lord Fellow, 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010
CRSC Lord Fellow, 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011
Graduate
Ph.D., Applied MathematicsNorth Carolina State University (See my graduate coursework)
Dissertation: Partial Differential Equation Modeling of Flow Cytometry Data from CFSE-based Proliferation Assays,
under the direction of H.T. Banks
(Defended 08 December 2011; Available Online)
Undergraduate
B.S., Mathematics (Physics minor), University of North Carolina, Chapel HillGraduated May 2008 with highest distinction
Alfred T. Brauer Prize for Excellence in Algebra/Number Theory
President, Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society in Mathematics, 2007-2008
Phi Beta Kappa, 2007 Inductee
Background
Hometown: Harrellsville, NCBirthday: 31 October 1985
Hertford County High School, c/o 2004
Extracurricular Interests
Youth sports (baseball and soccer, in particular)Current events
Music/pop-culture
Applications of math and science to public policy
Religious and political philsophy
Boating/skiing
Microfinance, targeted poverty alleviation
