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Associate Professor
Mathematics
TEACHING SUMMARY
I have been enjoy teaching mathematics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. I have taught the following courses at OSU:
1. Differential Equations (MATH 2233)
2. Numerical Approaches to Differential Equations (honors add-on) (MATH 2890)
3. Introduction to Numerical Analysis (MATH 4513/5513, CS 4513)
4. Seminar in Mathematics (MATH 5010)
5. Financial Calculus (MATH 5473)
6. Numerical Analysis for Differential Equations (MATH 5543)
7. Finite Element Methods for Partial Differential Equations (MATH 5563)
8. Advanced Seminar in Mathematics (MATH 6010)
TEACHING
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- COURSE TAUGHTDifferential Equations12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with applications. First order equations, linear equations of higher order, series solutions and Laplace transforms. Combined credit toward a degree for MATH 2233, MATH 3013, and MATH 3263 limited to six hours. Previously offered as MATH 2613.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 with grade of 'C' or better.
- COURSE TAUGHTDifferential Equations12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with applications. First order equations, linear equations of higher order, series solutions and Laplace transforms. Combined credit toward a degree for MATH 2233, MATH 3013, and MATH 3263 limited to six hours. Previously offered as MATH 2613.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 with grade of 'C' or better.
- COURSE TAUGHTDoctoral Research Project12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026Directed reading and research culminating in preliminary doctoral research project.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTMaster's Research and Thesis12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTSenior Honors Thesis12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026A guided program of independent reading and research under the direction of a faculty member. The project culminates in an oral presentation, and a written report also approved by a second faculty reader. Required for graduation with Departmental honors in mathematics.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, senior standing, and Honors Program participation.
- COURSE TAUGHTFinancial Calculus18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025Introduction to derivative pricing and market derivatives. Introduction to the Ito-Doeblin calculus and martingales; the martingale properties of Brownian motion, the Black-Scholes-Merton theory as a simple, special case of martingale pricing, market models of modern fixed income pricing. Insurance, hedging, and options.Prerequisite(s): MATH 4143 or MATH 5043, STAT 4203 or consent of instructor.
- COURSE TAUGHTNumerical Analysis for Differential Equations18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025Advanced machine computing, algorithms, analysis of truncation and rounding errors, convergence and stability applied to discrete variables, finite elements, and spectral methods in ordinary and partial differential equations.Prerequisite(s): MATH 4233, MATH 4513 or CS 4513.
- COURSE TAUGHTPreparation for Senior Thesis18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025A guided program of independent reading and research under the direction of a faculty member. This course may serve as the first part of a two-semester senior thesis or senior honors thesis experience.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, junior or senior standing.
- COURSE TAUGHTAdvanced Seminar in Mathematics9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025Directed reading on advanced topics in mathematics.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and student's advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTMaster's Research and Thesis9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTDifferential Equations13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with applications. First order equations, linear equations of higher order, series solutions and Laplace transforms. Combined credit toward a degree for MATH 2233, MATH 3013, and MATH 3263 limited to six hours. Previously offered as MATH 2613.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 with grade of 'C' or better.
- COURSE TAUGHTFinite Element Methods for Partial Differential Equations13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025Theory and practice of finite element methods, including elliptic boundary value problems, weak formulations, the Ritz-Galerkin method, conforming and non-conforming finite elements, error estimates, and numerical experiments.Prerequisite(s): MATH 4023; MATH 4263; and MATH 4513 or CS 4513 or equivalent. MATH 4143 or MATH 5043 preferred.
- COURSE TAUGHTMaster's Research and Thesis13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTCase Studies in Applied Mathematics19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024Selected mathematical problems from industry. Independent problem-solving, oral presentation of solutions, and technical report writing. Seminar-style format.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2233, MATH 4013, and knowledge of computer programming.
- COURSE TAUGHTFinancial Calculus19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024Introduction to derivative pricing and market derivatives. Introduction to the Ito-Doeblin calculus and martingales; the martingale properties of Brownian motion, the Black-Scholes-Merton theory as a simple, special case of martingale pricing, market models of modern fixed income pricing. Insurance, hedging, and options.Prerequisite(s): MATH 4143 or MATH 5043, STAT 4203 or consent of instructor.
- COURSE TAUGHTIntroduction to Numerical Analysis19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024Computer arithmetic and round-off errors, numerical solution to nonlinear equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations, error analysis for numerical solutions and approximations. Additional topics may include direct and iterative solutions for linear systems for equations. Same course as CS 4513. May not be used for degree credit with MATH 5513.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2233 and MATH 3013 with grades of 'C' or better and knowledge of programming, or consent of instructor.
- COURSE TAUGHTIntroduction to Numerical Analysis19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024Computer arithmetic and round-off errors, numerical solution to nonlinear equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations, error analysis for numerical solutions and approximations. Additional topics may include direct and iterative solutions for linear systems of equations. Same course as MATH 4513. May not be used for degree credit with MATH 5513.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2233 and MATH 3013, each with a grade of 'C' or better, knowledge of programming or consent of instructor.
- COURSE TAUGHTIntroduction to Numerical Analysis19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024Computer arithmetic and round-off errors, numerical solution to nonlinear equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations, error analysis for numerical solutions and approximations. Additional topics may include direct and iterative solutions for linear systems of equations. May not be used for degree credit with MATH 4513 or CS 4513.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2233 and MATH 3013 with grades of 'C' or better and knowledge of programming, or consent of instructor.
- COURSE TAUGHTMaster's Research and Thesis19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTMaster's Research and Thesis10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTCase Studies in Applied Mathematics16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024Selected mathematical problems from industry. Independent problem-solving, oral presentation of solutions, and technical report writing. Seminar-style format.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2233, MATH 4013, and knowledge of computer programming.
- COURSE TAUGHTDifferential Equations16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with applications. First order equations, linear equations of higher order, series solutions and Laplace transforms. Combined credit toward a degree for MATH 2233, MATH 3013, and MATH 3263 limited to six hours. Previously offered as MATH 2613.Prerequisite(s): MATH 2153 with grade of 'C' or better.
- COURSE TAUGHTMaster's Research and Thesis16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisory committee.
- COURSE TAUGHTNumerical Analysis for Differential Equations16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024Advanced machine computing, algorithms, analysis of truncation and rounding errors, convergence and stability applied to discrete variables, finite elements, and spectral methods in ordinary and partial differential equations.Prerequisite(s): MATH 4233, MATH 4513 or CS 4513.
- COURSE TAUGHTFinancial Calculus21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023Introduction to derivative pricing and market derivatives. Introduction to the Ito-Doeblin calculus and martingales; the martingale properties of Brownian motion, the Black-Scholes-Merton theory as a simple, special case of martingale pricing, market models of modern fixed income pricing. Insurance, hedging, and options.Prerequisite(s): MATH 4143 or MATH 5043, STAT 4203 or consent of instructor.
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