| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12-1:30 |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | 12-1:30 |
| Thursday | 12:30-1:30 |
Melisa Hendrata
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Mathematics
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Office: Simpson Tower F216
Phone: (323)343-2165
Fax: (323)343-5071
E-mail: mhendra@calstatela.edu
INTRODUCTION
I first came to CSULA as a freshman majoring in Computer Science and Math back in 1998. After I graduated from CSULA, I decided to pursue my Ph.D. at University of California, Santa Barbara. I became hooked on Mathematical Biology as it combines math, computer simulation, and my lifelong interest in biology. I completed my dissertation in Spring 2009 under the guidance of my advisor, Prof. Björn Birnir. I am happy to be back to CSULA and I am looking forward to work with the students and faculty here.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My primary research interests lie in the field of Mathematical Biology and Optimization Theory. In the field of Mathematical Biology, I have been developing a bioenergetic-based computational model to study the behavior of Myxobacteria swarming and the phase transition in their life cycle. The goal of this research is to give the experimentalists an insightful view of the determining parameters and the consequences on the mutant cells. My research in the Optimization Theory focuses on Newton-type hybrid algorithms for solving a system of nonlinear equations and function minimization.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
| Ph.D. | University of California, Santa Barbara Mathematics (2009) |
| M.A. | University of California, Santa Barbara Applied Mathematics (2008) |
| M.S. | California State University, Los Angeles Mathematics (2004) |
| B.S. | California State University, Los Angeles Mathematics, Computer Science (2002) |
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
| Journal Articles | Date |
|---|---|
| Hendrata, M. and Subramanian, P. K., Nonmonotone Convergence and Relaxing Functions, Int. Journal of Pure and Applied Math, Vol. 83 No. 2, 349-364, 2013. | 2013 |
| Hendrata, M. and Subramanian, P. K., Alternatives to trigonometric substitutions, Pi Mu Epsilon Journal, Vol. 13 No. 7, 401-406, 2012. | 2012 |
| Hendrata, M. and Subramanian, P. K., Some Remarks on Newton's Algorithm - II, Int. Journal of Pure and Applied Math, Vol. 74 No. 3, 373-391, 2012. | 2012 |
| Hendrata, M., Yang, Z. Lux, R., and Shi, W., Experimentally Guided Computational Model Discovers Important Elements for Social Behavior in Myxobacteria, PLoS ONE, Vol. 6, Issue 7, e22169, 2011. | 2011 |
| Hendrata, M. and Subramanian, P. K., Some Remarks on Newton's Algorithm, Int. Journal of Pure and Applied Math, Vol. 63 No. 2, 223-241, 2010. | 2010 |
| Hendrata, M. and Birnir, B., Dynamic-Energy-Budget-driven fruiting-body formation in Myxobacteria, Physical Review E, Vol. 81, 061902, 2010. | 2010 |
| Books | Date |
|---|---|
| Lecture Notes on Ordinary Differential Equations (with P. K. Subramanian) Errata list for 2nd edition |
2011, 2012 (2nd. Ed.) |
COURSE LISTING
| Course | Course Title | Day and Time | Room | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math 204 (02) | Applied Calculus I | MTWR 1:30-2:20pm | SH C172 | Spring 2013 |
| Math 470 (01) | Numerical Analysis I | MW 9:50-11:30am | SH C139A | Spring 2013 |
| Math 522 (01) | Optimization | TR 6:10-7:50pm | SH C242 | Spring 2013 |