Hello!
Hello, I'm Nadun. I'm currently an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. In 2021, I finished my Ph.D. in Mathematics at Michigan Technological University (MTU). I grew up in a beautiful city called Kandy, in Sri Lanka. I received a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the University of Peradeniya, Kandy Sri Lanka.
My research focuses on using the Radial basis function method to solve partial differential equations numerically. I use the RBF-FD method to discretize PDEs. I'm specifically interested in applications in Geoscience fields.
Learn More About My ResearchMy research focuses on using the Radial basis function method to solve partial differential equations numerically. I use the RBF-FD method to discretize PDEs. I'm specifically interested in applications in Geoscience fields.
Mathematics Teaching & Education
Teaching math is my favorite hobby. I'm interested in flipping our classrooms into a student-centered class. My teaching research focuses on using technology to enhance student engagement and success. Apart from Mathematics, I enjoy traveling and photography. Making math videos is one of my favorite hobbies! I have two YouTube channels about Mathematics.
Learn More about my TeachingCheck out my YouTube channel for English speaking students from here
Check out my YouTube channel for Sri Lankan students from here
Updates
- I will be giving a talk at AMS 2023 Spring Central Sectional Meeting
- I attended JMM 2023 and my undergraduate research student presented a poster
- I became the new Honors Program Director of the math department at App State
- Newly Published Paper - "Parareal - Radial Basis Function-Finite Difference (RBF-FD) Framework for Solving Time-Dependent Partial Differential Equations"