I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to the many individuals who have helped shape this faculty portfolio through their time, thoughtful feedback, guidance, and encouragement.
I am especially grateful to Dr. Joseph Dexler-Dreis for facilitating the Faculty Portfolio Group, a place for professional reflection and growth. I thank Dr. Daniella Mascarenhas for the inspiration to this portfolio's user-interface and presentation. I am deeply appreciative of Dr. Todd and Dr. Mark Gstohl for their leadership at CAT+FD; Dr. Sridhar, Dr. Huckaba, Dr. Michelle Boissiere, Dr. Asem Abdulahad, Dr. Michael Adams, and Dr. Elizabeth Hammer for their guidance, mentorship, and support throughout my years here at Xavier. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Komarova for her continued mentorship, guidance, and support throughout my transition within academia. Her encouragement and wisdom have been instrumental to my growth as a scholar and educator. I am extremely thankful to the late Dr. Arora for his mentorship and friendship. Although he is no longer with us, his influence continues to guide and inspire me, and I remain forever grateful for the lasting impact he had on my life and career.
I extend my sincere thanks to my colleagues in the Mathematics Department for their continued support, encouragement, and collegiality throughout the years.
Finally, and most importantly, I would like to thank my wife, Dr. Jasmin Eugene, for her unwavering love, patience, and support. Her encouragement has been a meaningful source of strength throughout my academic journey.