teaching

 
 

As an Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Mathematics. I also get to advise students in Major Qualifying Projects (MQPs) and Interactive Qualifying Projects (IQPs).

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Courses taught

undergraduate courses

  • MA 1023 - Calculus iii

  • MA 1024 - CALCULUS IV

  • MA 1801 - Denksport (SEminar course)

    • Data Feminism.

    • Sofya Kovalevskaya: For the love of math & literature.

  • MA 2051 - ORdinary Differential Equations

  • MA 4451 - boundary value problems

graduate courses

  • MA 508 - mathematical modeling

 
 

Project Advising

MAJOR QUALIFYING PROJECTS (MQP)

  • 2024-2025

    • T. Goggin (Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science), B. McLeod (Computer Science), J. Vieira (Computer Science). Access Granted and Beyond the Visual: Increasing Accessibility in Worcester. [MQP Report]

  • 2022-2023

    • S. Francis (Physics and Mathematical Sciences). Modeling diffusion in microchannels with dead-end pores. [MQP Report]

    • G. Isaacson (Physics and Mechanical Engineering). Adapting Taylor dispersion to microfluidics scale. [MQP Report]

  • 2021-2022

    • B. Jain (Physics and Mathematical Sciences). Millimeter and submillimeter astronomy. Co-advisors: Doug Petkie (Physics) and Rudra Kafle (Physics). [MQP Report]

INTERACTIVE QUALIFYING PROJECTS (IQP)

    • C. Mello, M. Nguyen, M. Demers, and T. McDonagh. Developing resources to support aging folks and caregivers. Sponsor: Amazing Care Network. [IQP Report]

    • S. Coscia, N. Sloan, K. Zhang, and M. Polinski. Usability of value added products to reduce seafood waste. Sponsor: Conservation International – Hawaiʻi. [IQP Report]

    • E. Dunne, J. Seehusahai, M. Creed, and K. Daniels. A website for teachers, students, and community interactions. Sponsor: The Genki Ala Wai Project, Hiromichi Nago. [IQP Report]

    • S. Lendrum, D. Aljabbari, K. Bergeron, and O. Cava. Interpretative and wayfinding signage at the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum. Sponsor: The Harold L. Lyon Arboretum. [IQP Report]

    • S. Mirani, D. Kachadoorian, J. Morgan, and R. Malone. Designing a model community food security collaborative. Sponsor: Dr. Carl Evensen and Stacy Evensen. [IQP Report]

    • P. Littlehale, B. Hogan, K. Dinwoodie, and J. Pelletier. Wayfinding study for Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens. Sponsor: Honolulu Botantical Gardens. [IQP Report] 

    • B. Huynh, D. Ali Tribaldos, R. Chiocchio, and G. Holden. Scaling Capacity Zurich: Fostering refugee and migrant talent through entrepreneurship. Sponsor: Capacity Zurich. [IQP Report]

    • E. Bonelli, K. Lunderville, G. Morel Mendez, and D. Mulcare. Developing a virtual showcase for the Cibachrome Association. Sponsor: Cibachrome Association. [IQP Report]

    • E. MacGregor, C. Chang, J. Petrie, and B. Simpson. Microtechnology: The project-based approach. Sponsor: Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. [IQP Report]

    • D. Acuna, J. Mitchell, X. Nguyen, and A. Vigliotti. A roadmap towards zero-emission technology in Switzerland. Sponsor: Designwerk. [IQP Report]

    • E. Johnson, K. Kiai, K. Lepping, and B. Martin. Creating a multimedia narrative to raise awareness for emerging technology. Sponsor: Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences. [IQP Report]

    • J. Ciroli, T. Trac, M. Bertone, and J. White. Assessing potential applications of IoT in clinical otology. Sponsor: Universitätsspital Zürich. [IQP Report]