Instructor & TAs



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Instructor (sections 001-005).
I am an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky. My research interests are in Mathematical Biology with and emphasis in Systems Biology and Computational Biology. I got my PhD in Mathematics from Virginia Tech. I was a postdoc in the School of Mathematics of Georgia Tech before moving to UK in 2014. For more information visit my webpage.
Office: POT 771
Office hours: WF 3-4 pm and by appointment (on Zoom)
E-Mail: murrugarra@uky.edu
Phone: (859) 257-4734



Teaching Assistant (Nicholas Arsenault: sections 001 and 002).
Nick is a first-year graduate student pursuing a PhD in mathematics at UK. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Physics at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Outside of math, he enjoys reading, playing chess, and climbing at the Red River Gorge. For more information, visit my personal webpage.
Office: POT 706
E-Mail: nick.arsenault@uky.edu
Office hours: TR 11:00 am -1:00 pm and by appointment (on Zoom)
Phone: (859) 257-6806



Teaching Assistant (Janet Huffman: section 003).
Janet is a second year graduate student at UK pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019. Her interests outside of mathematics include running, rock climbing, attempting yarn crafts. For more information, visit my personal webpage.
Office: POT 718
E-Mail: janet.huffman@uky.edu
Office hours: T 12:00-1:00 pm and by appointment (on Zoom)
Phone: (859) 257-6804



Teaching Assistant (Edison Mucllari: sections 004 and 005).
Edison is currently a second year graduate student at UK. He graduated from the University of Tirana in 2019. When not doing math, he likes playing soccer, doing outdoor activities and watching movies. For more information, visit my personal webpage.
Office: POT 718
E-Mail: edison.mucllari@uky.edu
Office hours: MW 12:00-1:00 pm and by appointment (on Zoom)
Phone: (859) 257-6804