People
Alumni
We are proud to share some stories of our alumni’s post-graduation successes. Stories can be submitted by the alumnus or a faculty member at the Alumni Story Submission page.
In our Student Video Testimonials some of our graduates share their experience as a student in our department.
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
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,
PhD Advisor(s): Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Sarangan Balasubramaniam
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Heather Barker (Allmond)
M.A. in Mathematics, 2010
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Instructor at Piedmont Community College.
Research Group: Applied Math
David Barron
M.A. in Mathematics, 2015
Position After Graduation: Mathematics Tutor at Equity Tutoring
Nancy Buck
M.A. in Mathematics, 2010
MA Advisor: Brett Tangedal
Research Group: Number Theory
Wei Chen
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Haimeng Zhang
Research Group: Statistics
Charith Elson
M.A. in Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
William Ely
M.A. in Mathematics, 2012
Position After Graduation: Professional Services Consultant at Earnix
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
PhD Advisor(s): Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
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
Nalin Fonseka
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2020
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
Indika Gunawardana
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
MA Advisor: Thomas 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
Research Group: Mathematical Biology
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,
PhD Advisor(s): Maya Chhetri
Research Group: Applied Math
Richard Jenkins
M.A. in Mathematics, 2011
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
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
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: Teaching Assistant at UNC Greensboro
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
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
PhD Advisor(s): Ratnasingham Shivaji
Research Group: Mathematical Biology
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
Elizabeth (Dawn) Poole
M.A. in Mathematics,
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
Research Group: Statistics
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,
PhD Advisor(s): Thomas Lewis
Research Group: Applied Math
James Rudzinski
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics,
PhD Advisor(s): Clifford Smyth
Research Group: Combinatorics
Sandi Rudzinski
M.A. in Mathematics, 2018
PhD Advisor(s): Sebastian Pauli
MA Advisor: Sebastian Pauli
Research Group: Number Theory
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: Thomas Lewis
Research Group: Applied Math
Jeong Sep Sihm
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2016 M.A. in Mathematics,
Position After Graduation: Visiting Instructor of Mathematics at Guilford College
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: Principal biostatistician at Cytel
MA Advisor: Scott Richter
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
Byungjae Son
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2017
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at Wayne State 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
MA Advisor: Clifford Smyth
Research Group: Combinatorics
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
Robert Stoesen
M.A. in Mathematics, 2014
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
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,
Position After Graduation: Statistician at U.S. Office of Personnel Management
MA Advisor: Sat Gupta
Research Group: Statistics
Christopher Vanlangenberg
Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics, 2016
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
Michael Watts
M.A. in Mathematics, 2013
Position After Graduation: Math Instructor at United States Air Force Academy
MA Advisor: Greg Bell
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,
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
