Faculty and Graduate Students

Chathura Keshan is a fourth-year Mathematics Ph.D. student from Sri Lanka, specializing in numerical analysis in finance specifically on stochastic partial differential equations (SPDEs). He has taught Calculus I recitation for several semesters in the Mathematics Department and served as an instructor of record for Calculus II. This year marks his first time participating in…

I’m Gabriel Roca and I am a first-year Mathematics PhD student here at UCF. I like pure math, logic puzzles, and attempting to learn new languages.

Cláudia Rodrigues is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in Mathematics at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She holds two undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Education from the University of São Paulo (USP), as well as two Master’s degrees, one from the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) and one from UCF. Cláudia is…

Miguel Rivera earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2022 and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Central Florida. He brings three years of industry experience as a Manufacturing Engineer with Milwaukee Tool, where he focused on manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. During the summer…

Hi everybody, I am a 2nd year Physics PhD student working under Paulo Eduardo de Faria in Condensed Matter Physics Theory.  I earned my B.S.  in Physics with a secondary major in Mathematics.  I have experience private tutoring HS physics as well as being a TA for Physics I/II with Calculus as well as College Physics…

Alexander is a second year master’s student in the Computer Science program. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UCF in 2024. He has previously worked as an LA at Math Launch and his research area is in Privacy.

Hello, my name is Brayden Nicklus and I am a sophomore in the mechanical engineering program. During my first year at UCF, I found an enjoyment in programming, so I plan on also pursuing a minor in Computer Science. In my off time, I enjoy cooking and playing some video games with friends.

Parker is a second year PhD student here at UCF. He attended UCF for his undergraduate studies as well, receiving a B.S. in mathematics and a B.S. in Physics. During his time here he has helped teach a variety of mathematics courses from Algebra and Trigonometry to Calculus and Differential Equations. He has a passion…

Kristin received her B.S in Mathematics and her M.S. in Cyber Security from Liberty University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics, and her research interests pertain to the intersection between Mathematics and Cyber Security.

Matthew Kyle is a fourth-year student in the Mathematics PhD program. Although working with EXCEL for the first time, he has been a graduate teaching assistant in calculus and differential equations for years. His main research interests are graph theory, number theory, and bioinformatics.

Elijah Cadenhead obtained a B.S. in Mathematics at UF and M.S. at UCF. This will be his third year as a Ph.D. student and his first year in the EXCEL program. His research interests are deep learning and analysis. He was born and raised in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Hanna Reed is an Instructor of Mathematics. After receiving her BS in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida, Hanna became a mathematics teacher for Volusia County. She then earned a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida in 2021 and shortly thereafter became a Mathematics Instructor for Bethune-Cookman University, where she…