CV

EDUCATION

PhD Computational and Applied Mathematics

Rice University, 2014

Concentration: Inverse problems, data analytics

MS Mathematics

Brigham Young University, 2011

Concentration: Partial differential equations, computational mechanics

BS Mechanical Engineering

Brigham Young University, 2009

Concentration: Fluid dynamics


EXPERTISE

Data Analytics: Advanced mathematical and statistical models, machine-learning, deep-learning and signal processing for data-driven projects. Optimization methods for prediction, planning, scheduling, and decision-making problems. Model creating, validation, deployment, and interpretation.

System Identification: Mathematical, statistical and numerical methods for inverse problems in acoustics, elastodynamics, radiative transfer and electromagnetics. Parameter identification and optimal control problems.


WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor (2020-present)

Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital

Advanced mathematical and statistical models, machine-learning and signal processing for data-driven projects. Applications to patient monitoring, scheduling, decision-making and imaging problems. Mentoring of students and fellows.

Research Faculty - Instructor (2016-2020)

Baylor College of Medicine

Mathematical and statistical methods for predictive models, biomechanics, medical imaging. Mentoring of students.

Postdoctoral Research Associate (2014-2016)

Baylor College of Medicine

Statistical prediction of patient deterioration.

Student Research Assistant (2011-2014)

Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University.

Analysis of radiative transport equations with application to imaging in turbid media.

Student Research Assistant (2006-2011)

Department of Mathematics, Brigham Young University.

Numerical simulation of wave propagation.

Student Engineer (2007-2009)

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University.

Consulting Project for American Railcar Industries. Creation of thermal models, fatigue failure analysis and experimentation to prevent railcars from bursting in case of fire. Aerodynamics team leader in the design of a solar-powered aircraft

Student Engineer (2007)

Southwest Research Institute, TX.

Probabilistic analysis for the structural performance of nuclear packages and shields for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.

HONORS and AWARDS

  • NSF-DMS Collaborative Research: Improved algorithms for multiwave imaging in complex media 2017-2020.

  • AMS-Simons travel award 2015-2017.

  • BP Scholarship Award in Science 2012.

  • Selected Participant 2011 SIAM Summer School on Waves and Imaging.

  • Graduate Research Award 2011, BYU Department of Mathematics: For outstanding academic research in Mathematics.

  • Graduate Research Fellowship 2010, BYU Graduate Studies: Thesis support grant.

  • Orson Pratt Prize 2009, BYU Department of Mathematics: Most outstanding graduating senior.

  • Brigham Young Bicentennial Scholar, BYU: Freshmen scholarship, in recognition of past preparation and performance, and promise of future achievements.

  • Worldwide Young Researchers for the Environment WYRE Germany: International science fair for high school students. Representative from Chile.