I am Saikanth Ratnavale, a Mathematician with a PhD from Texas Tech University. My research interests are in Applied Mathematics, more specifically in Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing, Mathematical Modeling, and Partial Differential Equations. I like finding solutions to real-world problems by applying my math knowledge and by generating results using computer-aided software.
During my spare time, I get involved in volunteer activities and visit national parks. Capturing stunning pictures of landscapes and nature is part of visiting national parks. I also love to watch and learn about new technologies related to the automotive industry.Â
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Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
M.S. in Mathematics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
B.Sc.(Special) in Mathematics, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Employment
Research Epidemiological Modeler, Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi (Feb 2025 - Present)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia (Aug 2023 - May 2024)
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana (Jan 2022 - Aug 2023)
Postdoctoral Scholar, School of Informatics, Computing & Cyber Systems, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona (Jan 2021 - Jan 2022)
Adjunct Instructor, Industry, Trades, Agriculture, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore, Wisconsin (Aug 2020 - Dec 2020)
Full-Time Instructor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona (Aug 2019 - Aug 2020)
Graduate Part-Time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (Aug 2014 - Aug 2019)
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (Jan 2013 - Jul 2014)