Assistant in Instruction

MAE 303 - Mathematics Methods for Engineering Analysis, Fall 2007
This course introduces analytical and numerical techniques for solving linear and non-linear systems of algebraic and first order ordinary differential equations. Basic concepts of vector spaces and subspaces, matrix operations, determinant, eigen-problems, and linear transformations are first introduced then applied to the solution of linear systems, and to the study of the stability of non-linear systems. Numerical techniques for solving non-linear systems of equations are also presented.

MAE 502 / APC 506 - Mathematical Methods in Engineering Analysis II, Spring 2007
A complementary presentation of theory, analytical methods, and numerical methods. The objective is to impart a set of capabilities commonly used in the research areas represented in the Department. Standard computational packages will be made available in the courses, and assignments will be designed to use them. Topics will include Complex variables, PDE, Fourier and Laplace Transforms, and a brief introduction to numerical methods.

MAE 501 / APC 501 - Mathematical Methods in Engineering Analysis I, Fall 2006
Methods of mathematical analysis for the solution of problems in physics and engineering. Topics include an introduction to functional analysis, linear analysis & eigenvalue problems for matrices & operators, Sturm-Liouville theory, Green's functions for the solution of linear ordinary differential equations and Poisson's equation, and the calculus of variations, and the inverse and implicit function theorems.

Students Supervised (Undergraduates)

Charles M. Smith - "MHD boundary conditions for a one-dimensional particle-in-cell code"
Princeton University, June-August 2006

Academic Honors

Excellence in Teaching Award - April 2008
Awarded by the Undergraduate and Graduate Engineering Council for accomplishments as a teaching assistant of MAE 303, Fall 2007.

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship - March 2005
The Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) is a program funded by the Department of Energy, Office of Defense Programs and Office of Science. This program works to identify and provide support for graduate students pursuing advanced topics in computational science.

George E. Solomon Prize - May 2004
Presented to a University of Washington undergraduate majoring in Aero/Astro Engineering on the basis of professional promise and high academic performance. 

Dale and Majorie Myers Scholarship - May 2003
Awarded to a University of Washington undergraduate majoring in Aero/Astro Engineering on the basis of leadership and professional promise.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship - March 2003
The Goldwater Scholarship is intended to recognize, foster, and encourage excellence in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. The awards are intended to provide a strong undergraduate foundation for students planning on pursuing a Ph.D.

Mary Gates Research Scholarship - June 2002, March 2003
These competitive research scholarships are intended to enhance the educational experiences of U. Washington students who are engaged in research with faculty.

NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship - July 2000
A four-year undergraduate scholarship sponsored by the NASA Space Grant Consortium for students intending to study mathematics, science or engineering.

University of Washington Undergraduate Scholar Award - July 2000
A two-year award for incoming freshman given on the basis of academic promise.