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| Monday | 11:30-12:30 2:00-3:00 |
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| Wednesday | 11:30-12:30 2:00-3:00 |
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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, Dynamical and Complex Systems. In this interdisciplinary research project 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.
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) |
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Hendrata, M., Birnir, B., Alber, M., A scaling law for modeling and simulation of myxobacteria life cycle | In preparation |
| Hendrata, M., Birnir, B., Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) driven fruiting body formation in Myxobacteria | Submitted |
| Hendrata, M., A Dynamical System Model for Simulating Myxobacteria Life Cycle (poster), Agent-based Complex System Workshop, Institute for Pure and Applied Math (IPAM), UCLA | 2009 |
| Hendrata, M., Dynamical System Model for Simulating Myxobacteria Life Cycle, Center for Interdisciplinary Quantitative Analysis, California State University, Los Angeles, CA | 2009 | Hendrata, M., Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) Application in Simulating Myxobacteria Life Cycle, Theoritical Ecology Seminar, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA. | 2009 |
| Hendrata, M., A Dynamical System Simulation of Myxobacteria Life Cycle, Hypatian Seminar, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA | 2009 |
| Hendrata, M., The Dynamics of Myxobacteria Life Cycle, 35th International Conference on the Biology of Myxobacteria, Sonoma, CA | 2008 |
COURSE LISTING
| Course | Course Title | Day and Time | Room | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math 470 | Numerical Analysis I | MW 9:50-11:30 | SH C171 | Fall 2009 |
| Math 521 | Mathematical Models and Optimization | MW 4:20-6:00 | ST F213 | Fall 2009 |