Graduate Alumni

Spring 2024

Aristeo Cruz-Jaciento
MS in Algebra, May 2024
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Jack Vandermolen
MS in Algebra, May 2024
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Kennedy Nyavor
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2024
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Michael Olonade
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2024
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Noah Solomon
MS in Algebra, May 2024
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Sven Bergmann
MS in Statistics, May 2024
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Analytic Approximations of Higher Order Moments in Terms of Lower Order Moments

Lucas Fellmeth
MS in Statistics, May 2024
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Utilizing ARMA Models for Non-Independent Replications of Point Processes

Helen Kafka
MS in Statistics, May 2024
Advisor: David Spade
Thesis: Markov Chain Model of Three-Dimensional Daphnia Magna Motion

Charles Gnagy
MS in Algebra, May 2024
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Alex Neiman
MS in Algebra, May 2024
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Claudia Crane
MS in Algebra, May 2024
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Silas Winnemoeller
MS in Numerical Analysis, May 2024
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: A Finite Element Block Modified Backward Euler Method for Solving a One-Dimensional Poisson-Nerst-Planck Ion Channel

Fall 2023

Zachary Forbes
MS in Mathematics, December 2023
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Completed Exam

Benjamin Bandli
MS in Algebra, December 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

 

Summer 2023

Randolph Cole
MS in Applied Mathematics, August 2023
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: CNH Markov Chain Forecasting Algorithm

Alexander McMiller
MS in Statistics, August 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring/David Spade
Thesis: Completed Exam

Ashley Scherf
MS in Mathematics, August 2023
Advisor: Lijing Sun
Thesis: An optimal decay estimation of the solution to the Airy equation

Julia VandenLangenberg
MS in Algebra, August 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Enumerative Problems of Doubly Stochastic Matrices and the Relation to Spectra

Spring 2023

James Asenso
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2023
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Emmanuel Awotwe
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2023
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Andrews Fantevi
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2023
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Jonathan Feigert
MS in Algebra, May 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Fabian Fuchs
MS in Statistics, May 2023
Advisor: David Spade
Thesis: Modeling WLAN Recevied Signal Strengths using Gaussian Process Regression on the SODIndoorLoc dataset

Paula Jaki
MS in Applied Mathematics, May 2023
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Modeling Brain Tumor Dynamics with the Help of Cellular Automata

Michel Korfhage
MS in Algebra, May 2023
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: Numerical Study of a one-dimensional PNP ion channel model by finite element backward and forward Euler method

Anna-Lena Kubillus
MS in Statistics, May 2023
Advisor: David Spade
Thesis: Comparative Study of variable selection methods for genomic data

William Melodia
MS in Algebra, May 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Katelyn Mongerson
MS in Applied Mathematics, May 2023
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Explorations in Baseball Analytics: Simulations, Predictions and Evaluations for Games and Players

John Museus
MS in Algebra, May 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Philip Schmidt
MS in Algebra, May 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Matthew Stahl
MS in Algebra, May 2023
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Joseph Szydlik
MS in Applied Mathematics, May 2023
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Applying the Efficiency Gap to Wisconsin Politics

Summer 2022

Azia Barner
MS in Applied Mathematics, August 2022
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Thesis Project

Noah Graff
MS in Algebra, August 2022
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Megan Whitehead
MS in Algebra, August 2022
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Spring 2022

Kam Chuen Chan
MS in Actuarial, May 2022
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Jan Gruenenwald
MS in Algebra, May 2022
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Parallel simulation of phase field equations through spectral deferred corrections 

Liam Jemison
MS in Algerbra, May 2022
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Timon Kramer
MS in Statistics, May 2022
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Robust Estimation of Ornstein-Uhlenbeck parameters

Rishi Pawar
MS in Algebra, May 2022
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: A study of Machine Learning Techniques for Dynamical System Prediction

Mark Schauf
MS in Algebra, May 2022
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

 

Fall 2021

Gunther Huebler
MS in Mathematics, December 2021
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Dominic Lerro
MS in Mathematics, December 2021
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Earth Mover’s Distance: Some Theory & Some Applications

Michelle Spencer
MS in Atomospheric Science, August 2021
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: The Influences of Sea-Surface Temperature Uncertainty on Cool-Season High-Sheer, Low-CAPE Severe Weather Event Predictability in the Southeast United States

Summer 2021

Dillon Blount
MS in Atomospheric Science, August 2021
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: Verification of Environmental-Regime-Stratified GFS Short-Range Vertical Sounding Forecasts

Michael Vossen
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2021
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: An Investigation into the Thermodynamics of Overland Tropical Cyclone Intensity Change in Weakly/Non-Baroclinic Environments

Spring 2021

Jeffery Agyarkoh
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2021
Advisor: Vytaras Brazuskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Emmanuel Yeboah
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2021
Advisor: Vytaras Brazuskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Kelsey Brouwer
MS in Mathematics, May 2021
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Adam Honts
MS in Mathematics, May 2021
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Applications of a U-NET Variant Neural Network: Image Classification for Vegetation Componet Identification

Nicholas Johnson
MS in Mathematics, May 2021
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Exploring the Division Algorithm in the Gaussian Integers with Exploding Dots

Alexander Veit
MS in Mathematics, May 2021
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Shayna Fever
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2021
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis: Investigating the Potential of a Combined Air Quality-Heat Index in Predicting Mortalilty 

Summer 2020

Robin Braun
MS in Mathematics, Aug 2020
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: A Dynamic Programming Approach to Impulse Control of Brownian Motions

Mark Carthon
MS in Mathematics, Aug 2020
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Dictionary-based Data Generation for fine-tuning bert for adverbial paraphrasing

Andrew Frohmader 
MS in Mathematics, Aug 2020
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam

Kimberly Harry
MS in Mathematics, Aug 2020
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Gross’ Proof of Local Existence for the Coupled Maxwell-Dirac Equations

Jan Kretschmann
MS in Mathematics, Aug 2020
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Earth Movers Distance Grade Distributions with Fixed Mean

Austin Maule
MS in Mathematics, Aug 2020
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: The Second Law of Thernodynamics and the Accumulation Theorem

Teresa Turner
MS in Atmospheric Science, Aug 2020
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis: Predicting Peak Wind Gusts During Weather Types with the Meteorologically stratified guest factor model

James Ryan
MS in Atmospheric Science, Aug 2020
Advisor: Sergey Kravtsov
Thesis: Biennial and Low-frequency componets of El Nino/Southern Oscillation

Spring 2020

Francis Aggrey
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2020
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Ebenezer Amoh
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2020
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Lisa Beumer
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Evaluation of Text Document Clustering Using k-Means

Frank Bitter
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: A Statistical Model for the Prediciton of the Taxi Trip Time in the City of Chicago

Laszol Fertig
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: A Statistical Model for the Prediciton of the Taxi Trip Time in the City of Chicago

Kofi Gyimah
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2020
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exam

Jessica Harter
MS in Statistics, May 2020
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Firring of Lotka-Volterra Model for Coupled Population Growth Data Through Least Squares Estimation of Parameters

Janik Huth
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Allen Bell
Thesis: The Fundamental System of Units for Cubic Number Fields

Maddillion Kenney
MS in Statistics, May 2020
Advisors: Gabriella Pinter and David Spade
Thesis: Predicting Customer Churn

Lars Moestue
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisors: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Analysis of Inventory Models with Random Supply using a Long-term Average Criterion

Paul Scurek
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam 

Niklas Selke
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Modeling of Cloud Droplet Formation: Software Development and Sampling Strategies

William Stearns
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam 

John Byrum
MS in Mathematics, May 2020
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exam 

Andrew Westgate
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2020
Advisor: Sergey Kravtsov
Thesis: Multidecadal Climate Variability in Observed and Simulated Surface Air Temperature and Sea-Level Pressure 

Winter 2019

Brian Hospital
MS in Mathematics, Dec 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Spring 2019

Precious Aklasu
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2019
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exams

Eliphelet Asare
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2019
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exams

Bryan Bitto
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

William Braubach
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Steffen Domke
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: An Analysis of Momentum Flux Budgets and Profiles in a Large-Eddy Model

Leo Elsaesser
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Outlier-Resistant Models for Doubly Stochastic Point Processes

Spencer Franks
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams
Tobias Furtwaengler
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Model-Independent Estimation of Optimal Hedging Stratergies with Deep Neural Networks

Austin Hitz
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Brian Hospital
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Not Specified

Grant Kopitzke
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Daniel Noelck
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Shadrack Nunoo
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2019
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exams

Mark Benedikt Schultze
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Wei Wei
Thesis: Pricing of Dependent Risks

Benjamin St. Aubin
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Wei Wei
Thesis: Hermite Interpolation in the Treecode Algarithm

Tobias Tietze
MS in Mathematics, May 2019
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: A Statistical Model for the Influence of Temperature on Bike-Demand in Bikeshore Systems

Jesse Schaffer
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2019
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: Using Evolutionary Programming to Generate a Tropical Cyclone Intensity Model

Spring 2018

Lord Asante-Buakwaw
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exams

Julian Dursch
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Wei Wei
Thesis: Optimal Insurance with Background Risk: An Analysis in the Presence at Moderate Negative Dependence

William Erickson
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Gabriel Fenuku
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exams

Chrisrian Grimm
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Isolating Secular Signals in Observations and Climate Model Simulations Using M-SSA Based Wiener Filtering

Alexander Kreienbring
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Wei Wei
Thesis: A Theoretical Analysus from and Insured’s Perspective

Leonhard Kunczik
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Optimal Control of Energy Production in a Market with Emission Derivatives

William Langhoff
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Peter Hinow
Thesis: Completed Exams

Oliver Meister
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Calibration of a Stochastic Model for American Electricity Markets

David Nevius
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2018
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: Discretization in the WRF-ARW Model on Capping Inversion Representation in Warm-Season, Thunderstorm-Supporting Environments

Sebastian Oberhoff
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Exact Sampling and Prefix Distributions
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MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2018
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: A Climatology of Extreme South American Andeon Cold Surges

Sussie Suapim
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Completed Exams

Julia Ruth Valder
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Fitting a Complex Markov Model for Firm and Market Productivity

Sophia Vorderwuelbecke
MS in Mathematics, May 2018
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Numerical Solutions of Fractional Nonlinear Advection-Reaction-Diffusion Equations

Summer 2018

Andrea Honor
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2018
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Using Self Organizing Maps as a Forecasting Tool

Aidan Kuroski
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2018
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: An Evaluation of the Conditional Practical Predictability of the May 31 2013 Heavy Rain Producing Mesoscale Convection System

Kayla McMahon
MS in Mathematics, August 2018
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Completed MS Thesis Project

Chelsea Picha
MS in Mathematics, August 2018
Advisor: Jonathon Kahl
Thesis: Completed Exams

Cory Rothstein
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2018
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Developing a Probabilistic Heavy Rainfall Guidance Forecast Model for Great Lakes Cities

Timothy Thielke
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2018
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Using Advanced Post-Processing Methods with the HRRR-TLE to Improve the Prediction of Cold Season Precipitation Type

Fall 2018

Bjorn Ager-Hart
MS in Mathematics, December 2018
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: Completed Exams

Alex Oser
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2018
Advisor: Sergey Kravtsov
Thesis: Multidecadal Variability in Climate Models and Observations

Spring 2017

Alexandra Bell
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2017
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas

Catherine Bisher
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2017
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas

Hillary Chapman
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2017
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: Performance Test of the Pasquill Stability Classification Scheme

Caitlin Crossett
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2017
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: An Examination of the Dynamics of a Rear-Inflow Jet Associated with an Idealized Mesoscale Convective System

Russell Danielson
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2017
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Downstream Predictability of the Path and Survival of Severe Wind Producing MCS’s Using RVC Analysis Data

Aubree Freeman
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Assessing Student Comprehension of Learning to Solve Systems of Linear Equation with Practical Applications Through an In-Class Group Project

Constantin Greif
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Numerical Methods for Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman Equations

Daniel Gulbrandsen
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Thesis: Completed Exams

Ly Viet Hoang
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Infinite-Dimensional Traits: Estimation of Mean, Covariance, and Selection Gradient of Tribolium Castaneum Growth Curves

John Jurkiewicz
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Thesis: Completed Exams

Cornelia Krome
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Black-Scholes Model: An Analysis of the Influence of Volatility

Vera Loeser
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Peter Hinow
Thesis: Modeling of Anticancer Drug Delivery by Temperature-Sensitive Liposomes

Ian Paszkiewicz
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Thesis: Completed Exams

Albert Rapp
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Goodness-of-fit Testing for Copula-based Models with Applications in Atmospheric Sciences

Thomas Roessler
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Adaptive Monte Carlo Sampling for Cloud and Microphysics Calculations

Alexa Schut
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: A Study of the Effect of Using Simulations on Student; Learning of Iferentual Statistics in the Elementary Statistics Classes in the Mathematics Department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Ines Siebigteroth
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Optimal Trading Under the American Perpetual Put Option for Geometric Brownian Motion and Mean-Reverting Processes

Nii Boi Tetteh
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2017
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas

Rica Wedowski
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Associated Hypothesis in Linear Models with Unbalanced Data

Linjiao Wu
MS in Mathematics, May 2017
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Thesis: Completed Exams

Fall 2017

Mengxi Lin
MS in Statistics, December 2017

Spring 2016

Felix Akresi
MS in Statistics, May 2016
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Gaussian Process Regression: A Random Projection Approximation Approach

Bryan Burlingame
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2016
Advisor: Clark Evans & Paul Roebber
Thesis: The Practical Predictability of Convection Initiation during the Mesocale Predictability Experiment (MPEX)

Miguelangel Diaz Medina
MS in Mathematics Education, May 2016
Advisor: Daniel Gervini & Xuexia Wang
Thesis: Detecting Association of Gene-Environment Interactions in Common and Rare Variants for Hypertension

Caleb Grunzke
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2016
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: Predictability & Dynamics of Warm-Core Mesovortex Formation with the May 8 2009 “Super Derecho” Event

Austin Harris
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2016
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis: On Establishing Gust Factors and Assessing Their Ability to Forecast Wind Gusts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Alexandra Keclik
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2016
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: The Influence of Targeted Observations upon Ensemble Forecasts of Convection Initiation

Nicolas Kuhaupt
MS in Statistics, May 2016
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Gaussian Process Regression for Large Data Sets

James Laate
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2016
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Written Exam

Immanuel Lampe
MS in Mathematics, May 2016
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Distance Density Analysis and Multi Variale Mode Detection

Wilhermina Lugukwaga
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2016
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Written Exam

Eric Mueller
MS in Probabilty & Stochastic Analysis, May 2016
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Optimal Pairs Trading Rules

Gilbert Nat-Narh
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2016
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Written Exam

Hartmut Stenz
MS in Mathematics, May 2016
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Longitudinal Data Models with Nonparametric Random Effect Distributions

Breanna Swan
MS in Applied Mathematics, May 2016
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: The Influence of Currents and Bathymetry on Phytoplankton Growth Dynamics in a Deep Lake: an Application of the Lattice Boltzmann Method

Timm Uhlmann
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2016
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: Interdecadal Shifts in Intense Extratorpical Cyclones

Alexander Van Abel
MS in Algebra, May 2016
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Written Exam

Marcel Walther
MS in Mathematics, May 2016
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Spline Estimation of Principal Curves

Summer 2016

Kaitlyn N. Heinlein
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2016
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Analysis of the Run-to-Run Variability Within the Nam Forecasts for the Northeast U.S. Blizzard of 8-9 February 2013

Fall 2016

Pan Shenyan
MS in Mathematics, December 2016
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Oral/Written Exam

Spring 2015

Alison Becker
MS in Algebra, May 2015
Advisor: Allen Bell
Thesis: Results on n-absorbing Ideals of Commutative Rings

Daniel Gagba
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2015
Written Exam

Madlen Gebauer
MS in Statistics, May 2015
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Semiparametric Estimation of the Survival Function in the Presence of Covariates

Juliana Karloski
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2015
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis: Seasonal Influences Upon and Long-Term Trends in the Length of the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Samuel Nehls
MS in Mathematics, May 2015
Written Exam

Joel Ofei
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2015
Written Exam

Tyler Plamondon
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2015
Advisor: Sergey Kravtsov
Thesis: A Mechanistic Model of Multidecadal Climate Variability

Markus Schuster
MS in Probability, May 2015
Advisor: Dick Stockbridge
Thesis: On the Riesz representation for optimal stopping problems

Carlos Soto
MS in Statistics, May 2015
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Associated Hypotheses in Linear Models for Unbalanced Data

Amanda Spink
MS in Applied Mathematics, May 2015
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: An Investigation into Vaccination Behavior: Parametrization of a Samoan Vaccine Scare 

Justin Weber
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2015
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Using a Semiprognostic Test to Elucidate Key Model Errors of Warm Rain Processes Within a Unified Parameterization of Clouds and Turbulence

Summer 2015

Banabithi Bose
MS in Mathematics, August 2015
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: A Study on Blood-Tissue Exchange Model and its Algorithm

Thomas Ventimiglia
MS in Mathematics, August 2015
Advisor: Hans Volkmer
Thesis: Heun Polynomials in the Construction of Vector Valued Slepian Functions on a Spherical Cap

Fall 2015

Ryan D. Evans
MS in Mathematics, December 2015
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Oral/Written Exam

Mark Jacobs
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2015
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Oral/Written Exam

Nathaniel B. White
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2015
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Making Mathematics Memorable, Meaningful and Fun: Activites to Enhance Precalculus

Spring 2014

Jeffrey H. Allen
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Incorporating Krylov Subspace Methods in the ETDRK4 Scheme

Adam J. Buck
MS in Analysis, May 2014
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Oral/Written Exam

Anja K. Denner
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Experiments on temporal variable step BDI2 algorithms

Heidi A. Ertl
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: An Analysis and Comparison of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum Framework

Evelyn S. Gaus
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2014
Advisor: Wei Wei
Thesis: Optimal reinsurance strategy with bivariate paielo risks

Kelvin R. Guilbault
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2014
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Oral/Written Exam

Hua Huang
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2014
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Integrative Course

Marcel Kreuter
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: The Pekeris Method for Lithium: Possibilities and Obstructions

Alexander Nerlich
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Erik Key
Thesis: A limit theorem for the…

Cindy L. Nichols
MS in Mathematics, June 2014
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Option Pricing for a General Stock Model in Discrete Time

Brian W. Pietsch
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2014
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Oral/Written Exam

Thomas G. Stojsavljevic Jr.
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Mathematical Modeling of Competition for Light and Nutrients Between Phytoplankton Species in a Poorly Mixed Water Column

Rachel Elizabeth TeWinkel
MS in Analysis, May 2014
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis
Written Exam

Joshua D. Verbeten
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2014
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: Northern Hemisphere Sea Level Pressure Synchronization and its Effects on Northern Hemisphere Temperature Variability

Nathan P. Wojahn
MS in Mathematics, May 2014
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Comprehensive Project: A Second Order Exponential Time Differencing Crank-Nicolson Method, Applied to the Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation

Quiyi Wu
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2014
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Integrative Course

Summer 2014

Michael D. Madsen
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2014
Advisor: Anastasios Tsonis
Thesis

Alexander Manion
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2014
Advisor: Clark Evans
Thesis

Fall 2014

Edward D. Steltenpohl
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2014
Advisor: Kevin McCleod
Thesis: Analyzing State Attempts at Implementing the Common Core State Standards for High School Geometry: Case Studies of Utah & New York

Spring 2013

Joseph Barrera
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2013
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Torben Bielert
MS in Mathematics, May 2013
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Risk-based Indifference Pricing in Jump Diffusion Markets with Regime-Switching

Brock Burghardt
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2013
Advisors: Paul Roebber & Clark Evans
Thesis: Assessing the Predictability of Convection Initiations Using an Object-Based Approach

Raymond Dempsey
MS in Mathematics, May 2013
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Determining the Alignment of Math 105 – Intermediate Algebra at UW-Milwaukee to the Goals of the Common Core State Standards

Matthew Kasper
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2013
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Annika Laser
MS in Mathematics, May 2013
Advisors: Gabriella Pinter & Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Statistical Investigation of the Immune Response in Non-human Primate Models

Matthew Madsen
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2013
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Hayley Nathan
MS in Mathematics, May 2013
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: An Analysis of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Content of Math 095: Essentials of Algebra at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Simon Wagner
MS in Mathematics, May 2013
Advisor: Suzanne Boyd
Thesis: Behavior of Random Dynamical Systems of a Complex Variable

Markus Wahl
MS in Mathematics, May 2013
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulation of the Wright-Fischer Diffusion

Summer 2013

Charles Beer
MS in Algebra & Analysis, August 2013
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Thomas Goeppinger
MS in Mathematics, August 2013
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Comprehensive Project: Mathematical modeling of physiological characteristics in female soccer athletes

Margaret McComack
MS in Mathematics, August 2013
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Constructing orthodonal arrays of non-abelian groups

Winter 2013

Nyles Kirk Breecher
MS in Algebra and Analysis, December 2013
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Franklin Fotsing Kongne
MS in Actuarial Science, December 2013
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Written Exam

Monchai Kooakachai
MS in Algebra & Analysis, December 2013
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Joseph R. Pehoski
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2013
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: A Crowdsourced Hail Dataset: Potential, Biases, and Inaccuracies

Amanda Wilkens
MS in Mathematics, December 2013
Advisor: Fredric Ancel
Comprehensive Project: Growth Series of Generalized Lamplighter Groups

Spring 2012

Brian Barkley
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Andrew Bolanowski
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Benjamin Dekker
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Jeremy Duggan
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2012
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: Tropical Cyclone Intensity Forecast Skill Using Simple Models

Sandro Klein
MS in Mathematics, May 2012
Advisor: Runhuan Feng
Thesis: Determination of the Loss Distribution for Variable Annuity Guarantee Benefits Using Partial Differential Equations

Marc Pilon
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2012
Advisor: Vincent Larson
Thesis: Analyzing Quality and Sensitivity of a Single-Column Model for Mid-Level “Alto” Cloud Parameterization

Lauren Sample
MS in Mathematics, May 2012
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Early Medieval Islamic Mathematics

Annastasia Swartz
MS in Mathematics, May 2012
Advisor: Albert Milani
Thesis: Mathematics as a Language

Justin Trulen
MS In Mathematics, May 2012
Advisor: Peter Hinow
Thesis: Preventing the Spread of the Dengue Virus by Controlling the Vector Aedes Aegypti

Zachary Uttech
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2012
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: Large-Sale Forecast Error Development Associated with Recurving Tropical Cyclones

Zaihao Wang
MS in Mathematics, May 2012
Advisor: Eric Key
Thesis: Simulations of Brownian Motion for Exotic Options Pricing

Christopher Wyniawskij
MS in Mathematics, May 2012
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Factors that Influence the Likelihood of a Successful Stress Management Intervention for Women with Breast Cancer

Daniel Yee
MS in Algebra & Analysis, May 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Fenglong You
MS in Analysis, May 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Summer 2012

Matthew Hoeppner
MS in Algebra & Analysis, August 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Jacob Richard Pichelmeyer
MS in Algebra & Analysis, August 2012
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

John Peters
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2012
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Synopic Control of Heavy-Rain-Producing Convective Training Episodes

Steffen Schreiber
MS in Mathematics, August 2012
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Methods of Pricing Knock-Out Corridor Options

Ronald Schwaertzler
MS in Mathematics, August 2012
Advisor: Runhuan Feng
Thesis: The Method of Control Variates Applied to the Estimation of Value-at-Risk for Variable Annuities

Winter 2012

Joel Alsum
MS in Mathematics, December 2012
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Comprehensive Project: Constructing Kalmau-Filter Algorithms to Estimate Spacial Tilt Orientation in Automated Guided Vehicles Using Gyroscopes and Accelerometers

Lindsey Mathewson
MS in Mathematics, December 2012
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: The Class Equation of GL₂(F_q)

Joseph Tidmore
MS in Algebra & Analysis, December 2012
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Written Exam

Michael Wagner
MS in Mathematics, December 2012
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Pricing American Lookback Options Using Linear Programming

Spring 2011

Devangkumar Bhatt
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Pricing of Electricity Swing Options

Jacqueline Bluhm
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisors: Richard Stockbridge and Chao Zhu
Thesis: Optimal Multiple Stopping of Stochastic Processes: A Linear Programming Approach

Andrew Hancock
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Suzanne Boyd
Project: Bootstrapping to Determine Causal Relationships in Baysian Network Models

Kyle Miller
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: The Role of Null Wind Events and Wind Distribution in the Designing of Smart Wind Networks

Michelle Nordrum
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Mathematical Modeling for the Spread of the Tree Disturbance Oak Wilt

Brad Schleben
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Kevin Schreve
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Inessa Sedegho
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Side Conditions in an a x b x c Experiment: An Extension of Scheffe’s Theorem

Melanie Serbine
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisors: Runhuan Feng and Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Risk Measures for Investment Guarantees: Simulation Versus Exact Calculation

Koren Staat
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisors: Albert Milani and Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Leonardo da Vinci’s Mathematical Investigations

Jan Wirfs
MS in Mathematics, May 2011
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: A Linear Programming Approach to Pricing and Finding the Exercise Rule for American Put Options

Summer 2011

Eli Annis
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Tyler Baur
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Jesse Feller
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Suzanne Boyd
Project: Counting Augmented Acyclic Diagraphs

Brian Griffin
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2011
Advisor: Vincent Larson
Thesis: A PDF Based Method for Parameterizing the Effects of Microphysics on Subgrid-Scale Variances and Covariances

Wayne Johnson
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Landon Kavlie
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Raymond Mess
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisors: Gabriella Pinter, Istvan Lauko, and Jugal Ghorai
Project: An Investigation into the Secondary Triggers of Combined Sewer Overflows

Jacob Reynolds
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Lijing Sun
Thesis: Mixed Norm Estimates on Modulation Spaces for Certain Fourier Multipliers

Timothy Ryan
MS in Mathematics, August 2011
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Winter 2011

Sami Cheong
MS in Mathematics, December 2011
Advisors: Jugal Ghorai, Istvan Lauko, and Gabriella Pinter
Thesis:  A Study of the Mathematical Model of Protein Synthesis Initiation

Anthony Varey
MS in Mathematics, December 2011
Advisors: Jeb Willenbring, Jay Beder, and Bruce Wade
Project:  Catalan Numbers:  New and Old

Spring 2010

Benjamin Dreissen
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Convergence Results of a Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Solving Multi-extremal Global Option Problems

Julia Eisenmann
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Pricing Methods of Corridor Options

James Gollin
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Manuel Groeger
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Option Pricing for the Trinomial Asset Pricing Model

Kamilla Kasymova
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2010
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Applications of Copulas in Portfolio Risk Management

Jianing Li
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Lars Ludwig
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Jessica Lynde
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Large Deviation Probability for L₁-norm of Kernel Density Estimator

Kristen Oines
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: A Repeated-ANOVA Method for Analyzing Single-Replicate Factorial Experiments

Sarah Reinke
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2010
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Predictability of Regionalized Wind Power Forecasts

Michael Schulz
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Viktoriya Shcherban
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Mathematical Modeling of Seashells : Shapes and Patterns

Hanspeter Steiner
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisors: Richard Stockbridge and Chao Zhu
Thesis: Modeling the Population of Wolves over Time

James Switzer
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2010
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Statistical Analysis of the Society of Actuaries Preliminary Examination Model

Franziska Thieme
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Runhuan Feng
Thesis: Pricing of Equity-Indexed Annuities in A Regime-Switching Model

Diana (Thomson) La Corte
MS in Mathematics, May 2010
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Summer 2010

Amber Gathje
MS in Mathematics, August 2010
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: A Single-Cell Model for the Chemotaxis Pathway in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Scott Lindner
MS in Mathematics, August 2010
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Project: A Literature Review of the van Hiele Model of Reasoning in Geometry

Roxanne Norris
MS in Mathematics, August 2010
Advisor: Hans Volkmer
Thesis: Zeros of Heine-Stieltjes Polynomials Calculated Using Newton’s Method

Anne Oppman
MS in Mathematics, August 2010
Advisor: Fredric Ancel
Thesis: Classification of Convex n-Dimensional Regular Polytopes, Euclidean Honeycombs and Hyperbolic Honeycombs

Xin Xie
MS in Mathematics, August 2010
Advisor: Runhuan Feng
Thesis: A Survey of Credit Risk Models

Lin Zhou
MS in Mathematics, August 2010
Advisor: Chao Zhu
Thesis: Stochastic Optimal Control for Dynamic Reinsurance Policies

Winter 2010

Doug Dalman
MS in Mathematics, December 2010
Advisor: Yi Ming Zou
Thesis: Quatertonic Determinant and Some Applications

Joseph Fillingham
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2010
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Evaluation of the Influence of Surface Atmospheric Stability and Fetch on Wave and Air-Water Gas Exchange Modeling on Lake Michigan

Molly Moran
MS in Mathematics, December 2010
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Spring 2009

Tavis Abrahamsen
MS in Mathematics, May 2009
Advisor: D. Gervini
Thesis: The Least Absolute Deviation Estimator for Functional Linear Regression

Dominik Brugger
MS in Mathematics, May 2009
Advisor: C. Cheng, CEAS
Thesis: On the Paranoid Watchman Problem

Laura Carnahan
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2009
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis: Statistical Significance Testing for Trajectory Grouping Techniques

Jason Gaddis
MS in Mathematics, May 2009
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Patrick Heinrich
Ms in Mathematics, May 2009
Advisor: R. Stockbridge
Thesis: Modeling Lumber Spot Prices with Stochastic Processes

Christian Rolser
MS in Mathematics, May 2009
Advisor: C. Zhu
Thesis: Optimal Dynamic Reinsurance in a Changing Environment

Michael Sauler
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2009
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Option Pricing: Black-Scholes Versus Weibull

Summer 2009

George Birthisel
MS in Mathematics, August, 2009
Advisor: David Schultz
Thesis: High-Order Methods for Two-Point Boundary Value Problems

William Borghoff
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2009
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Does Convection South of a Zone Reduce Cyclone Snowfall Production?

Elizabeth Brown
MS in Mathematics, August 2009
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Estimating the selection gradient of a function-valued trait

Michael Kurz
MS in Atmospheric Science, June 2009
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: The Effects of Short-Term Solar Variability on Winter Climate in the Northern Hemisphere

Yuhui Sheng
MS in Mathematics, June 2009
Advisor: Runhuan Feng
Thesis: First Hitting Time Distributions of Stochastic Annuities in a Complete Market

Mary Jane Whiting
MS in Mathematics, August 2009
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Lauren Williams
MS in Mathematics, August 2009
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Winter 2009

Kakali Das
MS in Mathematics, December 2009
Advisor: Hans Volkmer
Thesis: Approximations of the Factorial and Gamma Functions

Thishan Dharshana
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2009
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis:

Jennifer Knapkiewicz
MS in Mathematics, December 2009
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: The effectiveness of using shear and infrared imagery to diagnose rapidly intensifying typhoons in the western Pacific Basin

Nicholas Schwartz
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2009
Advisor: Sergey Kravtsov
Thesis: Regimes of Atmospheric Circulation

Spring 2008

Bradley Fehnel
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Philipp Frey
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2008
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Estimation and Fitting of Skew-Normal Distributions

Daniel Greene
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Suzanne Hruska
Thesis: Computing Preimages of Loops and Paths under Quadratic Polynomial Maps of C

Franziska Haeussler
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Modeling Electricity Spot Prices and Risk-Neutral Pricing of Options

Pamela Harris
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Katrin Jensen
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: A Linear Programming Approach to Determine the Exercise Rule for American Put Options

Anne Klein
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Eric S. Key
Thesis: The Limit Distribution of the Quadratic Arch Process

Curt Leister
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: An Affine Invariant Multivariate Rank Test

Andrew Meyer
MS in Matehmatics, May 2008
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Simone Rieger
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Eric S. Key
Thesis: Controlling a Multitype Birth and Death Process

Eva Schumacher
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Eric S. Key
Thesis: A Comparison of Different Methods of Simulating Bivariate Copula Data

Melissa Schumann
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2008
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: An Observational Analysis of the Influence of Synoptic Forcing on Convective Morphology

Theresa Springer
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Development of a Second Order Exponential Time Differencing Scheme

Eric Van Den Bosch
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2008
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Modeling and Predicting the Yield Curve’s Risk Premium

Michael Vietz
MS in Mathematics, May 2008
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Modeling of Hedge Fund Returns and Calculation of Performance Measures via Simulation

Summer 2008

Ridha Moussa
MS in Mathematics, August 2008
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: Theoretical and Numerical Studies of Finite Difference Methods for Parabolic Equations

Kathryn Smith
MS in Atmospheric Science, August 2008
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: The Effects of Urbanization on the Local Weather and Climate of Chicago, IL

Mark Whidden
MS in Mathematics, August 2008
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: An Improved Radau IIA Method by Inexact Simplified Newton Iterations for Solving Stiff Differential Equations

Winter 2008

Jill Bolanowski (Meyers)
MS in Mathematics, December 2008
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Exploring Divisibility Rules, Base 10 and Beyond

Janel Hanrahan
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2008
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Quasi-periodic decadal cycles in levels of Lakes Michigan and Huron

Seemi Javed
MS in Mathematics, December 2008
Advisor: Hans Volkmer
Thesis: Bases of Dilated Functions

Franco Mendolia
MS in Matehmatics, December 2008
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: A Statistic for Diagnostic in Functional Linear Regression

Spring 2007

Loribeth Alvin
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Tim Breitenstein
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Andrew Gould
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Nathan Jamison
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Britta Janssen
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Linearly-Implicit Methods Applied to a Chemotaxis Model

Eron Jones
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisors: Anastasios Tsonis and Kyle Swanson
Thesis: On the Topology of El Nino and La Nina Climate Networks

Thomas Jungbauer
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2007
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Burr Regression: A Sensitivity Study of Maximum Likelihood Fits

Aaron Katch
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Hans Volkmer
Thesis: Ramanujan’s Sequence

Andreas Kleefeld
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Tzu-Chu Lin
Thesis: Numerical Results of Linear Fredholm Integral Equations of the First Kind over Surfaces

Wolfgang Knoke
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Eric S. Key
Thesis: Estimation of Parameters in the Quadratic ARCH Model

Ansgar Linder
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Optimal Consumption/Investment Strategies in the Presence of Transaction Costs

Daniel Lutter
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Generalized Word Length Patterns of Fractional Factorial Designs

Matthias Lutz
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: A Linear Programming Approach for Optimal Exercise and Valuation of American Lookback Options

Robin Ruehlicke
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Logistic Discrimination with Total Variation Regularization

Gernot Schreier
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Eric S. Key
Thesis: A Comparison of Accelerated Life Testing Models

Benjamin Seifert
MS in Actuarial Science, May 2007
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: The Effect of Misspecified Marginals on the Dependence Strength in a Copula Model

Jun Wang
MS in Mathematics, May 2007
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: ATN-TAO: A New TAO Unconstrained Minimization Solver and Its Application in Chemical Database Problems

Summer 2007

America Masaros
MS in Mathematics, August 2007
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Winter 2007

Adam Smith
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2007
Advisor: Vince Larson
Thesis: Using large-eddy simulations to analyze microphysical behavior in midlevel, mixed phase clouds

Chris Spannagle
MS in Atmospheric Science, December 2007
Advisor: Sergey Kravstov
Thesis: Multi-decadal climate variability in observed and modeled surface temperatures

Spring 2006

Benjamin Burr
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Optimum Simple Step-Stress ALT with Censoring under Weibull Distributed Lifetimes

Megan Carter
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2006
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis: Atmospheric Transport Climatology of Snow Days in Greenland

Dennis Haerer
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: Numerical Study of Inexact Preconditioner with a Multigrid Method

Wei Jiang
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Peter Kaczmarek
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Bruce Wade and Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Numerical Analysis of a Long-term Average Stochastic Control Process

Kathrin Kopp
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Higher Order Computational Methods for Asian Options

Kurt Edward Kotenberg
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2006
Advisor: Vincent E. Larson
Thesis: An Analytic Longwave Radiation Formula for Liquid Layer Clouds

Sarah Levinson
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: A Simulation of Frontal Interactions with Land/Ocean Boundaries 

Haiqing Li
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Equal-Area Partition: A Practical Approach to Construct Approximate Optimal Invalidation Report for Distributed Communication

Philipp Orth
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Regime Switching Black-Scholes Model Selection with Implications to Option Pricing

Nathan Sabin
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Luke Sampe
MS in Atmospheric Science, May 2006
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: An Improved Method to Diagnose Precipitation Phase Transitions

Vishak Subramoney
MS in Mathematics, May 2006
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Least Squares Estimation for State Space Models

Summer 2006

Leah Rineck
MS in Mathematics, August 2006
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Andrew Shulman
MS in Mathematics, August 2006
Advisor: Jeb Willenbring
Thesis: A New Generalization of the Frobenius Problem with an Application to Representation Theory

Philipp Auer
MS in Mathematics, December 2006
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Bayesian Selection of Significant Principal Components

Winter 2006

Sava Dashev
MS in Mathematics, December 2006
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Numerical Simulations of Embryo Transfer

Sung Soon Kim
MS in Mathematics, December 2006
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: Finite Element Method for Solving PDE Model Problems with Software Packages Dolfin and Matlab

Holger Huertgen
MS in Mathematics, December 2006
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Semi-parametric shape-invariant estimation for periodic time series

Spring 2005

Cory Behnke
MS in Atmospheric Science, Spring 2005
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Synoptic and Local Controls of the Lake Michigan Pneumonia Front

J. Kevin Bower
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Dexuan Xie
Thesis: The Gauss-Newton Least-Squares Iterative Method for Data Reduction

Sara Bruening
MS in Atmospheric Science, Spring 2005
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Assessment of Future Convection in the Contiguous United States

Achim Glaser
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: The Regime Switching Black Scholes Model and the Empirical Test

Achim Glaser
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: The Regime Switching Black Scholes Model and the Empirical Test

Justin Jacobs
MS in Actuarial Science, Spring 2005
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Exponential Distribution: Diagnostics, Goodness-of-Fit, Prediction

Kazumi Nakada
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Robert Reeb
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Finding Moments of Measures by Linear Programming

Martin Schneider
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Ziyu Zheng
Thesis: American Options in the Binomial Model

Florian Marc Sebert
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Y. M Zou
Thesis: Invariant Functions of Frieze Groups and Pattern Generation

Marek Bogumil Trawicki
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: T. C. Lin
Thesis: The Computational Solution to the Radiosity Equation

Bernhard Von Boyen
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Monotone Regression with Splines using Non-Quadratic Penalties

Christian Wagner
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Calculation of the Hughes-Eckart Shift

Xiaojian Xu
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Shrinkage Reduction by Design of Experiment

Katharina Zaglauer
MS in Mathematics, Spring 2005
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Power of Cramer-von Mises and related statistics for testing goodness of fit

Leonie Zettler
MS in Atmospheric Science, Spring 2005
Advisor: Eric Key
Thesis: Quadratic ARCH Process

Fall 2005

Roman Anklewicz
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2005
Advisor: James Arnold
Thesis: Experimental Simple Heuristics for the Symmetric Traveling Salesman Problem

Paul Fonstad
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2005
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Lisa Danielle Hugdahl
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2005
Advisor: David Schultz
Thesis: Development of a Stable Numerical Method for the Two Dimensional Navier-Stokes Equations

Rene Kuelheim
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2005
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Charles Lauters
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2005
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: The Utilization of Matlab for the Statistical Analysis of Microarray Data

Ponmalar Ratnam
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2015
Advisor: Daniel Gervini
Thesis: Covariance Function Estimation by Ridge Tensor Product Splines

Bertrand Tirel
MS in Mathematics, Fall 2005
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Vu Cao
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: James Arnold
Thesis: The Development of Algebra through the Lens of Al-Khwarizmi

Justin Cruz
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Robert Deininger
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: On the Performance of Positively Smoothed Pade Schemes for Barrier Options

Harald Dornheim
MS in Actuarial Science, 2004
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: M-Estimators of Scale in the Robust Credibility Model when Claims are Gamma-Distributed

Jacob Gundrum
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: The Modeling and Predicting Consumer Purchases with NNMD and NCNMD: A Simulation Study

Thomas Kaiser
MS in Actuarial Science, 2004
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Performance of Interval Estimators of Certain Actuarial Risk Measures

Ruslana Korotkaya
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: History in the Mathematics Classroom: Euler and the Basel Problem

Martin Michael
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Albert Milani
Thesis: An Almost Global Existence Result for a Quasilinear Dissipative Wave Equation

Ingrid Orsted
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Ian Musson
Thesis: The Growth of Graphs

Atif Osman
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: David Schultz
Thesis: Numerical Studies of Steady, Viscous, Incompressible Flow in a Channel with a Step

Carrie Schermetzler
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Timothy Tucek
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Eric Key
Thesis: Quadratic Autoregressive Conditionally Heteroscedastic Model

Anne Woerrlein
MS in Atmospheric Science, 2004
Advisor: Eric Key
Thesis: The Methods of Moments for Mixtures of Lognormal Distributions with an Application to Atmospheric Science Data

Katrin Ziehl
MS in Mathematics, 2004
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Age Dependence of the Fees of Highest Anniversary Value Death Benefit Option

Kseniya Fuhrman
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Gabriella Pinter
Thesis: Epidemic Models and the Effect of Pulse Removal

Lucia Gomez Ramos
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Istvan Lauko
Thesis: Filtering of MRI Raw Data to Maximize Spatial Resolution

Timothy Halbach
MS in Atmospheric Science, 2003
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Nocturnal Convection and It’s Relation to the Low Level Jet in Southern Wisconsin

Gundrun Hoermann
MS in Actuarial Science, 2003
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Development of Trimmed Mean Type Estimators for the Weibull Distribution Parameters

Wolfgang Hoerner
MS in Actuarial Science, 2003
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Robust Estimation of the WINCAT Coupons

Asta Jakuleviciene
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Comparison of Large Sample Confidence Intervals and Fiducial Intervals in Immunoassay Problems

Oliver Pauly
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Observations about Volatility with Applications to Commodity Prices

Birgit Reichart
MS in Actuarial Science, 2003
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Development of Trimmed Mean Type Estimators for the Lognormal Distribution Parameters

Kay Reinhold
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Modeling the Overday and Overnight Changes of Stock Index Prices

David Ruszkiewicz
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisors: Robert Moore and Henry Kepner
Written Exam

Fabian Schmitt
MS in Actuarial Science, 2003
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Comparison of Nonparametric, Parametric, and Robust Parametric Bootstrap Techniques via Simulations

Michael Sommers
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Mark Teply
Written Exam

Markus Tentler
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Kevin McLeod
Thesis: Ground State of the Helium Atom

Jason Von Bergen
MS in Mathematics, 2003
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Modeling the Distributions of Future Margins of Disability Insurance Claims at Northwestern Mutual

Stefanie Donauer
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Aliasing in irregular fraction of the 2^n factorial design

Neda Farzinnia
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Richard Stockbridge
Thesis: Exploring a Regime Switching Black-Scholes Model with Market Data

Thomas Grafenauer
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Kyle Swanson
Thesis: Large Scale Dynamical Process in Blocking Onsets

Svenja Hager
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Ziyu Zheng
Thesis: Approximation of Generalized Black & Scholes Models by Binomial Trees

Alexander Kling
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Zhiyuan Liu
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Contanze Luetkebohmert
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Jay Beder
Thesis: Aliasing in irregular fractions of the 3^n factorial design

Aamar Manzoor
MS in Actuarial Science, 2002
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Optimal Trimming in Contaminated Pareto Samples: A Monte Carlo Study

Joerg Marhenke
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Thesis: The Schonflies Theorem

Peter Miehle
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Mark Teply
Thesis: A Description of Motzkin’s Idea for Proving a Ring is Euclidian

Lioubov Mikhailova
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: NPID Control with gamma-Limiting and Arbitrary Partial-State Knowledge

Jessica Miller
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Jonathan Kahl
Thesis: A Three-Dimensional Residence Time Analysis of Potential Transport to Two Locations: Summit, Greenland and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fabian Moerchen
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Analysis of Speedup as Function of Block Size and Cluster Size for Parallel Feedforward Neural Networks on a Beowulf Cluster

Christopher Sears
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Karen M. Brucks
Written Exam

Joseph Shomberg
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Georg Ulbrich
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Mark Teply
Thesis: The Rabin-Miller Pseudoprime Test

Hongyan Yang
MS in Actuarial Science
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Nonparametric, Parametric, and Robust Parametric Modeling of Norwegian Fire Claims (1972-1982)

Frank Zagermann
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Younis Zaidan
MS in Mathematics, 2002
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Kelly Baker
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Eric Key
Thesis: Graphical Solutions to Systems of Differential Equations for a Practical Device

Matthias Bergner
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Albert Milani
Thesis: L-infinity Estimates for Quasilinear Evolution Equations

Michael Blank
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Ruth Carlson
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Optimization of Gluing Operations Using Design of Experiments and MINITAB Software

Frank Fleischer
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Michael Fowle
MS in Atmospheric Science, 2001
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: Study of the Convective Forecast Skill of Very High Resolution (6 KM)NWP Model Data

Krishnendu Ghosh
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Enhancement of a Problem Solving Environment for Gene Analysis

Stephan Koetzer
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Hansjoerg Martin
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Matthias Rupp
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Hendrik Schmidt
MS in Actuarial Science, 2001
Advisor: Vytaras Brazauskas
Thesis: Performance of Robust Volatility Estimators in Option Pricing Models

Miriam Selinka
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

James Sieveking
MS in Atmospheric Science, 2001
Advisor: Paul Roebber
Thesis: 24-48h Predictability of Lake-Enhanced Snowbands in the 2-3 January 1999 Midwest Blizzard

Lisa Walter
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Bruce Wade
Thesis: Log-Logit and the Four Parameter Logistic Transformations of Immunoassays

Weiqun Zhang
MS in Mathematics, 2001
Advisor: Don Solomon
Thesis: Mathematical Modeling on Manipulation of digital Images

Natanya Dugall
MS in Mathematics, 2000
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Statistical Analysis of Quality Assurance Data Corporation Transparent Vinyl Film Coated with Pressure Sensitive Acrylic Adhesive

Timothy Hess
MS in Mathematics, 2000
Advisor: Jugal Ghorai
Thesis: Simulation and Analysis of Correlated Perturbations in a Spatial Weather Forecasting Process

Inge Seibold
MS in Mathematics, 2000
Advisor: M. Klosek
Thesis: Stochastic Volatility and Stock Price Models

James Stott
MS in Mathematics, 2000
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam

Jeffrey Wistl
MS in Mathematics, 2000
Advisor: Craig Guilbault
Written Exam