March 2, 2024, Best Oral presentation at MCCNNY
July 27, 2023, Best Poster presentation at summer Research and project showcase (RPAS), Clarkson University
April 4, 2024, Certificate of participation in 3 minutes pitch presentation organized by CUGSA
April 1, 2022, Certificate of participation in 3 minutes pitch presentation organized by CUGSA
Research Interest.
William Annan, an applied mathematician, delves into the realms of mathematical modeling, fluid mechanics, and numerical analysis. His research journey encompasses diverse projects, including a recent Ph.D. endeavor centered on utilizing mathematical models to explore the propagation of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and its impact on the dynamics of rod outer segment renewal.
In addition to his doctoral research, William's role as a research assistant involves employing a vertex modeling framework to investigate the dynamics of filopodia interaction in the pattern formation of sensory precursor cells (SOP) on the thorax of drosophila notum (fruit flies).
To hone his numerical and computational prowess, William engages in scrutinizing the performance of numerical schemes like exponential time differencing, Imex-BDF2, Runge-Kutta, and Backward Euler. He evaluates their efficacy in conjunction with the finite element method for solving partial differential equations.
Prior to commencing his Ph.D. journey at Clarkson University, William pursued his master's dissertation at the University of Ghana, focusing on the impact of atmospheric pressure on the flow of natural gas in a pipeline, with the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) serving as a case study. This investigation aimed to determine the pressure drop for gas in a pipeline laid on an inclined plane, facilitating the installation of compressors at optimal distances to maintain gas pressure within an acceptable range.
During his undergraduate studies, William's research trajectory centered on computational physics, where he formulated thermodynamic laws using differential forms
Education and Training
🎓 PhD in Applied Mathematics (2021-present) --Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
🎓 Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics (2019-2021) --Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
🎓Graduate Teaching Assistant Boot Camp (summer 2019) -Summer School for teaching (Undergraduate level STEM courses) Clarkson University, USA.
🎓 Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics (2015-2017) --University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
🎓Bachlor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics (2009-2013) --University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
Professional working experience
📚 Graduate Research Assistant (January 2024-present)--Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
📚 Graduate Teaching Assistant (Fall 2019-Fall 2023)-- Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
📚 High School Mathematic tutor (September 2016-June 2019)-- Ashaiman Technical and Vocational Institute, Ashaiman, Accra, Ghana
📚 Assisting Lecturer (September 2013-August 2015)--University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
📚 Summer School College instructor (May 2017-August 2018)--University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Awards and Grants
🏆 2024 Best Oral Presentation. Award at the 6th Mathematics Conference and Competition of Northern New York (MCCNNY)
🏆 July 2023 Best Poster Presentation. Award at the summer Research And Project Showcase (RAPS), Clarkson University.
✈️ Travel grant from the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) to attend the May 2022 conference at the University of Central Florida, Orlando.
✈️ Travel grant from the Society of Mathematical Biology (SMB) to attend the 50th anniversary at Ohio State University in July 2023
Participations
🎤 Oral Presentation March 2024: 6th Mathematics Conference and Competition of Northern New York (MCCNNY)
🎤 Pitch Presentation April 2024: 2nd 3 Minutes pitch presentation organized by Clarkson University Graduate Student Association (CUGSA)
📋 Poster Presentation, October 2023: SIAM NNP conference at New Jersey Institutes of Technology
📋 Poster Presentation, July 2023: SMB 50th anniversary conference at Ohio State University.
📋 Poster Presentation, May 2022: Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) annual conference at the University of Central Florida, Orlando.
📋 Poster Presentation, June 2021: Society of Mathematical Biology (SMB) annual conference held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
🎤 Oral Presentation July 2017: CIMPA annual conference at Marien Ngouabi University, Congo Brazzaville
Professional Membership
🤝 Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
🤝Society of Mathematical Biology (SMB)
Resume
MyCV_William Annan.pdfResearch Statement
Research Statement_William.pdf