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Education 2009-2016 PhD, Mathematics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Dissertation: Degeneracies in the Eigenvalue Spectrum of Quantum Graphs Advisor: Dr. Gregory Berkolaiko 2006-2009 BS, Mathematics, Kent State University, Canton, OH Thesis: On Nonautonomous Dirac Equation Advisor: Dr. Gro Hovhannisyan Experience 2016-Present Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Lamar Univer- sity, Beaumont, TX 2009-2016 Graduate Assistant, Department of Mathematics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

{ Graduate research assistant { Graudate teaching assistant - Instructor of Record: · Math 131: Mathematical Concepts-Calculus · Math 142: Business Mathematics II · Math 166: Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II - Recitation: · Math 147: Calculus I for biological Sciences · Math 151: Engineering Mathematics I · Math 152: Engineering Mathematics II - Help Session: · Math 131: Mathematical Concepts · Math 141: Business Mathematics I · Math 142: Business Mathematics II · Math 308: Differential Equations · Math 323: Linear Algebra - Grader · Math 141: Business Mathematics I · Math 696: Mathematical Communication and Technology 2006-2009 Tutor, Kent State University, Canton, OH 2007-2008 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Mathematics, Kent State University, Canton, OH Research Interests { Mathematical physics: spectral theory of operators acting on dis- crete/quantum graphs { Numerical linear algebra: tensor decomposition Publications 2018 (Accepted) G. Berkolaiko and W. Liu, Eigenspaces of symmetric graphs are not typically irreducible. To appear in Letters in Mathematical Physics 2018 (Accepted) M. Luo, Y. Zhang, H. Dong, M. Yang, and W. Liu, On orthogonal strassen tensor decomposition, 8th International Congress of Information and Communication Technology 2018 2017 G. Berkolaiko and W. Liu, Simplicity of eigenvalues and non-vanishing of eigenfunctions of a quantum graph, Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, 445.1: 803-818 2016 M. Yang, D. Che, W. Liu, Z. Kang, C. Peng, M. Xiao, and Q. Cheng, On identifiability of 3-tensors of multilinear rank, Big Data and Informa- tion Analytics, American Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 1.4: 391-401, doi:10.3934/bdia.2016017 2009 G. Hovhannisyan and W. Liu, On nonautonomous Dirac equation, Journal of Mathematical Physics, 50.12: 123507 2008 (English Language Editor) Xi’an City Wall, Shanxi People’s Education Press Presentations 2018 Simplicity of eigenvalues and non-vanishing of eigenfunctions of a quantum graph, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2008 Fundamental solutions of Dirac system, MathFest, Madison, WI 2008 Fundamental solutions of Dirac system, Undergraduate Research Conference, Kent State University, Canton, OH Conferences Attended 2018 Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA 2016-2018 Texas Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, TX 2017 MathFest, Chicago, IL 2017 Third Annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference “Unity and Strength through Inclusion”, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2017 Second Annual Women’s Symposium “Honoring Trailblazers and Mavericks”, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2016 Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA 2015 Geometric and Computational Spectral Theory, University of Montreal, Canada 2014 Inverse Problems and Spectral Theory, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011 Graphs and Spectra, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany 2011 Waves and Spectra, Texas A&M University, Beaumont, TX 2007, 2009 Ohio Celebration of Women in Computer, Perrysville, OH 2008 MathFest, Madison, WI 2008 Undergraduate Research Conference, Kent State University, Canton, OH Awards 2017-2018 MAA Project NExT Fellow 2016-2018 Texas Section Project NExT Fellow 2015-2016 College of Science Graduate Teaching Fellow, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011, 2016 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2007-2010 The College Mathematics Journal, Mathematical Association of America, Problems And Solutions { (January 2010) Problems 893, 894: Volume 41, No. 1 { (November 2009) Problem 888: Volume 40, No. 5 { (March 2009) Problem 875: Volume 40, No. 2 { (January 2009) Problems 866 (2 solutions), 867, 870: Volume 40, No. 1 { (September 2008) Problem 858: Volume 39, No. 4 2007-2009 Dean’s list, Kent State University, Canton, OH 2007-2008 Mathematics Department Award, Kent State University, Canton, OH 2006 President’s list, Kent State University, Canton, OH Professional Development 2016-2017 SMART New Faculty Program, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2017 Park City Mathematics Institute Undergraduate Faculty Program, Salt Lake City, UT 2017 Cardinal Community Mentor Training Workshop, Lamar University, Beau- mont, TX 2014-2015 The Academy for Future Faculty Teaching Certificate Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2014 American Mathematical Society Graduate Student Chapter social activity, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2013 Graduate Students Reaching for Excellence in Academics and Teaching Pro- gram, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2009 Teaching Assistant Training & Evaluation Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Professional Service 2018 Judge for MAA undergraduate students poster section, Joint Mathematical Meetings, San Diego, CA 2018 Volunteer for MAA Project NExT recruitment, Joint Mathematical Meetings, San Diego, CA 2017 Judge for MAA undergraduate students’ talk, MathFest, Chicago, IL Departmental Service 2017-Present Mathematics Department CORE Assessment Coordinator, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2017-Present Mathematics Club, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2011-2016 Representative for the Mathematical Graduate Program on Graduate Student Council, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2014-2015 Volunteer for Derivative Bee Contest, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2010-2015 Grader for High School Math Contest, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2013, 2015 Speaker for Departmental Orientation Day for New Graduate Students, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2015 Instructor for SEE-Math, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2015 Panelist for teaching assistant training course, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2015 Host for prospective graduate students during recruitment, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2014 Local organizing committee for Inverse Problems and Spectral Theory Con- ference, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011, 2014 Panelist for the Mathematics Department First Year Graduate Student Semi- nar, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011 Volunteer for Mathematics Awareness Month, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2006-2009 Member of the Mathematics Club, Kent State University, Canton, OH { Arranged several talks: - Electrospun Nanofibers and Their Applications - An Applied Mathematican’s Experience in Industry - Language and Combinatorics - Rubik’s Cube { Organized a panel discussion on graduate school applications { Organized Stark County High School Mathematics Challenge { Organized a volunteer activity Make a Difference Day, Massillon Plaque

University Service 2017 Judge for the Fifth Annual Texas STEM Conference, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2017 Judge for the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Expo, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2016 Volunteer for Mathematical Puzzle Programs Challenge, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2015 Committee member for the Review of Pre-nominations for Presidential Pro- fessor for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2015 Committee member for the Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement College-Level Teaching Awards, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2015 Group leader for The Big Event, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2010-2015 Judge and volunteer for Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2012-2014 Volunteer for International Students Conference, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011-2012 Volunteer for International Students Welcome Party, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011-2012 Volunteer for International Students Check-In, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 2011 Volunteer for the National Student Steel Bridge Competition, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Community Service 2016-Present Volunteer for K-12 Math Tutoring at South Park Middle School, Beaumont, TX 2016-2017 Adopted a bed at South Park Community Garden, Beaumont, TX 2012 Volunteer for the Fourth Annual American Junior Golf Association Tourna- ment, College Station, TX 2010 Volunteer for the Barbara Bush Parent Center, College Station, TX Computer Skills { Operating Systems: Linux/Unix, Windows { Programming Languages: undergraduate coursework in C++ { Markup Languages: Latex and self-taught basic HTML { Applications: Maple, Mathematica, Matlab { Educational system: Blackboard, eCampus, SMART Notebook Software, WebAssign { Other: Microsoft Office Professional Memberships { Mathematical Association of America Languages { Chinese { English