About me
From linear equations to elliptic equations, from triangles, rectangles to complex topological entities, a mathematician's road is endless. It never ceases to amaze me how we can effctively make use of applied mathematics and mathematical analysis as a tool to model physical as well as biological problems.
Hello there, I'm Vaibhava Srivastava, a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst. I completed my Ph.D. under the mentorship of Dr. Rana Parshad at Iowa State University, where my dissertation focused on Competition ecology, a bird’s eye view - co-occurrence effects, spatial heterogeneity, and habitat fragmentation.
My research explores the intersection of differential equations and mathematical ecology, with a particular focus on analyzing population dynamics to support species conservation efforts and enhance our understanding of epidemiology. My current research interests include exploring and developing innovative mathematical techniques and models for cancer progression dynamics, with an emphasis on advancing personalized cancer therapies.
Education
• Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. (Applied Mathematics) (Spring 2021-Summer 2025): Iowa State University, USA.
• Master of Science (Mathematics) (2018-2020): Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Gandhinagar, India.
• Bachelor of Sciences (Honors) in Mathematics (2014-2017): Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi, India