People
Alumni
We are proud of our alumni, their positions after graduating from UNCG tell about their post-graduation successes.
In our Student Video Testimonials some of our graduates share their experience as a student in our department.
Helen Guo
M.A. in Mathematics,
Position After Graduation: Clinical SAS Programmer
MA Advisor: Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Abraham Abebe
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2014
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Temple University
PhD Advisor(s): Maya Chhetri
Research Group: Applied Math
Ananta Acharya
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2023
Position After Graduation: Temporary Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Utah State University.
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Applied Math
Bukola Adaramola
M.A. in Mathematics, 2017
MA Advisor: Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Ashwag Alghamdi
M.A. in Mathematics, 2017
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Badr Aloraini
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Visiting Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Sarangan Balasubramaniam
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2022
Position After Graduation: Lecturer at the University of Georgia
PhD Advisor(s): Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Casey Balser
Position After Graduation: Budget and Management Analyst for Forsyth County, NC
Research Group: Statistics
Shalmali Bandyopadhyay
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2023
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee at Martin
PhD Advisor(s): Maya Chhetri
Research Group: Applied Math
Heather Barker (Allmond)
M.A. in Mathematics, 2010
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Instructor at Piedmont Community College.
MA Advisor: Jan Rychtář
Research Group: Applied Math
David Barron
M.A. in Mathematics, 2015
Position After Graduation: Instructor at Central Carolina Community College
MA Advisor: Paul Duvall
Jenny Beck
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Talia Fernós
MA Advisor: Talia Fernós
Research Group: Group Theory
Brian Blackmon
M.A. in Mathematics, 2022
Position After Graduation: Data scientist at Lincoln Financial Group.
Satyajith Bommana Boyana
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2024
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Florida Polytechnic University
PhD Advisor(s): Yi Zhang
Research Group: Applied Math
Christine Bottini
M.A. in Mathematics, 2019
Position After Graduation: Statistician for the U.S. Census Bureau
Research Group: Statistics
Nancy Buck
M.A. in Mathematics, 2010
MA Advisor: Brett Tangedal
Research Group: Number Theory
Torre Caparatta
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2024 M.A. in Mathematics, 2023
Position After Graduation: Data Scientist at Old Dominion Freight Line
PhD Advisor(s): Filip Saidak
, Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
Wei Chen
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Assistant Teaching Professor at Miami University
PhD Advisor(s): Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
David Chodounsky
M.A. in Mathematics, 2006
Position After Graduation: Postdoctoral researcher, Institute of Mathematics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
MA Advisor: Jerry Vaughan
Ram Dhungana
M.A. in Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Instructor Dallas ISD
Research Group: Statistics
Charith Elson
M.A. in Mathematics, 2019
Position After Graduation: Lecturer Mathematics/Statistics Texas Tech University
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
William Ely
M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
Position After Graduation: Professional Services Consultant at Earnix
MA Advisor: Jan Rychtář
Research Group: Applied Math
Adam Eury
M.A. in Mathematics, 2014
Position After Graduation: Software Engineer at Coherent Path
MA Advisor: Maya Chhetri
Research Group: Applied Math
Lance Everhart
M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Computer Science Lecturer at UNCG
MA Advisor: Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
Shierina Fareed
M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
Position After Graduation: PhD student at UNCG
PhD Advisor(s): Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Matt Farmer
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2024
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Anderson University
PhD Advisor(s): Clifford Smyth
Research Group: Combinatorics
Ricky Farr
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Professor at Spartanburg Methodist College
PhD Advisor(s): Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
Xinyu Feng
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors Greensboro, North Carolina
Research Group: Statistics
Daniel Flores
M.A. in Mathematics, 2003
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Elon University
MA Advisor: Jerry Vaughan
Nalin Fonseka
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Assistant professor the University of Central Missouri
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Applied Math, Mathematical Biology
Nathan Fontes
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: PhD Student at Clemson University
MA Advisor: Dan Yasaki
Research Group: Number Theory
Monika Goel
M.A. in Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Senior Lecturer at UNCG
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Patricia Griffin
M.A. in Mathematics, 1969
Position After Graduation: Lecturer at UNCG
MA Advisor: Charles Church
Indika Gunawardana
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Doctoral student at Texas A&M
MA Advisor: Tom Lewis
Research Group: Applied Math
Paula Hamby
M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
MA Advisor: Dan Yasaki
Research Group: Number Theory
John Hardee
M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
Position After Graduation: Faculty at Davidson County Community College
MA Advisor: Richard Fabiano
Research Group: Applied Math
Victoria Hayes
M.A. in Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Instructor at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
MA Advisor: Jan Rychtář
Research Group: Mathematical Biology
Alketa “Keta” Henderson
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2024
Position After Graduation: Visiting Assistant Professor at Elon University
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Applied Math
Michael Higgins
M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
Position After Graduation: Product Analyst at Square
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Elliott Hollifield
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at UNC Pembroke
PhD Advisor(s): Maya Chhetri
Research Group: Applied Math
Katzutomo Iinuma
M.A. in Mathematics, 2003
Position After Graduation: Executive Pastor at Every Nation Church, NYC
MA Advisor: Jerry Vaughan
Research Group: Topology
Richard Jenkins
M.A. in Mathematics, 2011
Position After Graduation: Adjunct professor in Mathematics at Greensboro College
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Emily Johnson
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Norbert Kadima
M.A. in Mathematics, 2009
Position After Graduation: Statistical Programmer II at IQVIA
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Jakini Kauba
M.A. in Mathematics, 2022
Position After Graduation: PhD student at Clemson University
MA Advisor: Thomas Weighill
Nina Khalili
M.A. in Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Senior Scientific Analyst for Climate Risk at The Climate Service, now a part of S&P Global
Research Group: Statistics
Sravani Krosuri
M.A. in Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Jr. Data Scientist at Neighborhood Rescue of America
MA Advisor: Jianping Sun
Research Group: Statistics
Jeff Lail
M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Data Analyst at Syngenta
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Christopher Langewisch
M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Strategic Business Analyst at Targetbase
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Michael Leshowitz
M.A. in Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Technical Content Developer at Cengage
MA Advisor: Jan Rychtář
Research Group: Mathematical Biology
Xiangpan Li
M.A. in Mathematics, 2019
Position After Graduation: Data Analytist at TD Bank
Research Group: Statistics
Mingyan Li
M.A. in Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: International Business Consultant at RTP China Connection
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Bin Luo
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2019 M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Postdoctoral Associate Position from Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics | Duke School of Medicine.
PhD Advisor(s): Xiaoli Gao
MA Advisor: Xiaoli Gao
Research Group: Statistics
Jack Luper
M.A. in Mathematics, 2006
Position After Graduation: Technical Development AVP at Bank of America
MA Advisor: Maya Chhetri
Research Group: Statistics
Aidan Lytle
M.A. in Mathematics, 2022
Position After Graduation: at Boeing
Research Group: Applied Math
Jeremy Preston Magee
M.A. in Mathematics, 2008
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Teacher at Guilford County Schools
MA Advisor: Paul Duvall
Joddy Marchesoni
M.A. in Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Data & Visualization Librarian at NCSU
Matthew McGilvary
M.A. in Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Michael Hull
MA Advisor: Michael Hull
Jonathan Milstead
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Lecturer at UNCG
PhD Advisor(s): Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
Quinn Morris
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Applied Math, Mathematical Biology
Amila Muthunayake
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Weber State University
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Mathematical Biology
Christopher Nem
M.A. in Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Math Instructor at Central Carolina Community College
Research Group: Applied Math
Dustin Nichols
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2024
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at High Point University
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Applied Math
Hannah Parker
M.A. in Mathematics, 2022
Position After Graduation: IT Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Research Group: Data Analytics
Michael Parker
M.A. in Mathematics,
Position After Graduation: PhD student at UNCG
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Catherine Payne
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Winston-Salem State University
PhD Advisor(s): Richard Fabiano
MA Advisor: Jerry Vaughan
Research Group: Applied Math
Yang Peng
M.A. in Mathematics, 2019
Position After Graduation: Data Scientist at CentralSquare Technologies
MA Advisor: Xiaoli Gao
Research Group: Statistics
Elizabeth (Dawn) Poole
M.A. in Mathematics,
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Neil Pritchard
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2023
Position After Graduation: Lecturer at UNCG
PhD Advisor(s): Thomas Weighill
MA Advisor: Greg Bell
Research Group: Topology
Denise Rangel
M.A. in Mathematics, 2010
Position After Graduation: Ph.D. student at University of Texas at Arlington; Visiting Assistant Professor at Manhattan College
MA Advisor: Paul Duvall
Aaron Rapp
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at the University of the Virgin Islands
PhD Advisor(s): Tom Lewis
, Yi Zhang
Research Group: Applied Math
Charles Renn
M.A. in Mathematics, 2007
Position After Graduation: Security Engineer at Google
MA Advisor: Theresa Vaughan
Bety Rostandy
M.A. in Mathematics, 2019
Position After Graduation: Research Support Specialist at Rockefeller University Proteomics Resource Center
MA Advisor: Xiaoli Gao
Research Group: Statistics
James Rudzinski
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Instructor at GTCC
PhD Advisor(s): Clifford Smyth
Research Group: Combinatorics
Sandi Rudzinski
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Teacher at Rural Retreat High School, VA
PhD Advisor(s): Sebastian Pauli
MA Advisor: Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
Bud Sanders
M.A. in Mathematics, 1993
Position After Graduation: Professor at the University of South Carolina Beaufort
MA Advisor: Paul Duvall
Pujita Sapra
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2023
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Highpoint University
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Kristen Scheckelhoff
M.A. in Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: PhD Student at University of Virginia
MA Advisor: Dan Yasaki
Research Group: Number Theory
Supriti Sehra
M.A. in Mathematics, 2008
Position After Graduation: Advanced Analytics Manager at Orbitz Worldwide
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Sandamalee Seneviratne
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
MA Advisor: Tom Lewis
Research Group: Applied Math
Jeong Sep Sihm
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2016 M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor Of Mathematics, Carolina University
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Rick Shepherd
M.A. in Mathematics, 2013
Position After Graduation: Software Engineer at Electronic Data Magentics Inc
MA Advisor: Brett Tangedal
Research Group: Number Theory
Qing Shi
M.A. in Mathematics, 2009
Position After Graduation: Director, Biostatistics and Statistical Programming, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Wenhao “Wendy” Shou
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Brian Sinclair
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2015 M.A. in Mathematics, 2008
Position After Graduation: Applied Research Mathematician with the National Security Agency (NSA)
PhD Advisor(s): Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
Alex Smith
M.A. in Mathematics, 2019
Position After Graduation: AVP, Risk Data and Reporting Analyst II for Truist
Research Group: Statistics
Byungjae Son
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Applied Math
Keri Spetzer
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Graduate Teaching Assistant at UNC Greensboro
Research Group: Applied Math
Davorin Stajsic
M.A. in Mathematics, 2010
Position After Graduation: Graduate student in Industrial Engineering at NC A&T
MA Advisor: Clifford Smyth
Research Group: Combinatorics
Stephen Steward
M.A. in Mathematics, 2020
Position After Graduation: Data Analyst at UNC Health
MA Advisor: Brett Tangedal
Research Group: Number Theory
Nicholas Stewart
M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Senior Data Analyst at Triad Area Data Company
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Will Stiles
M.A. in Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Solar Data Scientist at Radian Generation Charlotte, North Carolina
MA Advisor: Tom Lewis
Research Group: Applied Math
Robert Stoesen
M.A. in Mathematics, 2014
Position After Graduation: Research Specialist at Guilford Technical Community College
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
David Suarez
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: PhD student at the University of Virginia
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Arpad Szarka
M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Technical Expert IV at Syngenta
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Kalani Thalagoda
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2023
Position After Graduation: Postdoctoral Fellow at Tulane University
PhD Advisor(s): Dan Yasaki
Research Group: Number Theory
Romesh Thanuja
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Senior Lecturer at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
PhD Advisor(s): Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Sundar Thapa
M.A. in Mathematics, 2008
Position After Graduation: Statistician at U.S. Office of Personnel Management
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Shiyong Tian
M.A. in Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Operations Support Manager Cainiao Supply Chain US Inc
Christopher Vanlangenberg
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Chief Data Scientist at Beacon Data, Inc
PhD Advisor(s): Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Jonathan Verner
M.A. in Mathematics, 2006
Position After Graduation: Research Assistant at Charles University
MA Advisor: Jerry Vaughan
Research Group: Topology
Ping Wang
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Data Analyst, Cobbs Creek Healthcare
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Na Wang
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Financial & Underwriting Analyst, Alliant Insurance Services
Research Group: Statistics
Kellie Ward
M.A. in Mathematics, 2021
Position After Graduation: Finance & Insurance Accountant at Sonic Automotive
MA Advisor: Tom Lewis
Research Group: Applied Math
Michael Watts
M.A. in Mathematics, 2013
Position After Graduation: Math Instructor at United States Air Force Academy
MA Advisor: Greg Bell
Research Group: Group Theory
Debbie White
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
Position After Graduation: Instructor at Alamance Community College
MA Advisor: Dan Yasaki
Research Group: Number Theory
Robert White
M.A. in Mathematics, 2008
Position After Graduation: Business Intelligence Manager at Targetbase
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
Mike Wilder
M.A. in Mathematics, 2006
Position After Graduation: Adjunct Instructor at Elon University
Research Group: Statistics
Tanja Zatezalo
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Adjunct Professor at North Carolina Central University and Adjunct Professor at Campbell University
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Qi Zhang
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2020 M.A. in Mathematics, 2016
Position After Graduation: Senior Data Analyst | R Shiny Developer at Alexion Pharmaceuticals
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Guolin Zhao
M.A. in Mathematics, 2008
Position After Graduation: Biostatistician at Biogen Idec
Research Group: Statistics
