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: 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
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, 2020
Position After Graduation: Assistant Professor at the University of the Virgin Islands
PhD Advisor(s): Tom Lewis
, Yi Zhang
Research Group: Applied Math



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
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: Tom 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