ABOUT THE COUNCIL
As a whole, we serve as the liaison between the graduate students and the administration of the FSU Math Department. We are a valuable resource for the department faculty to learn of pertinent issues for graduate students. The GSC also serves as a resource for current, incoming, and potential graduate students to increase the ease of transition into our graduate programs.

Members
We speak for you.
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) is made up of graduate students with very diverse backgrounds. The GSC contains students in their second year or above that come from all different places including, but not limited to, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nigeria, China, Korea, India, Iran, Vietnam and the US.

Samadhi Heeralu
Pathirannehelage
CO-CHAIR
3rd Year Financial Math Ph.D. Student
Samadhi is currently working on Optimal Control Problems in Principal-Agent problem.

Callie Reid
CO-CHAIR
3rd Year Bio Math Ph.D. Candidate
Callie is working on nonlinear random walks on networks, studying how dynamics shape the perception of network structure. By analyzing how density-dependent diffusion changes stability and spectral properties, the aim is to better understand how nonlinear interactions affect diffusion on complex networks. Outside of academics, Callie enjoys coffee, spending time with friends and family, and exploring new places.

Mujtabi Ali
Secretary
4th Year Pure Math Ph.D. Candidate
My research is in Topological Data Analysis (TDA), an area that uses ideas from topology to study the shape and structure of data. I am particularly interested in the geometry of multiparameter persistence modules. My work focuses on understanding the relationship between different notions of distance and stability on the space of multiparameter persistence modules and their special subclasses.

Kaylie Green
Treasurer
4th Year Bio Math Ph.D. Candidate
Kaylie's research investigates the dynamic relationship between energy metabolism and protein homeostasis (proteostasis) during energetic stress, with the hypothesis that failure in one system can trigger collapse in the other. She is developing a mathematical model that combines these networks and uses Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and stability analysis to identify conditions leading to resilience or cellular failure. This work provides a theoretical framework for understanding stress-induced cellular dysfunction. Outside of research, Kaylie enjoys traveling and coffee.

Rachel Veit-holt
Social Media Chair
3rd Year Bio Math Ph.D. Student
I use mathematical modeling and computational simulations to study how biofilm structure, material properties, and chemical signaling influence pattern formation. Outside of math, I like to bake and play tennis.

James Branca
3rd Year Bio Math Ph.D. Candidate
James’ research focuses on modeling social norms using cooperative game theory. Outside of math, James enjoys swimming and playing tennis, pickleball, and chess.

Daniel Mazus
3rd Year Financial Math Ph.D. Student
Daniel's research interests include stochastic optimal control and numerical methods, with applications in Financial Mathematics, focusing on policy gradient methods using random time stepping as an alternative to classical Euler-Maruyama discretization.

Gustav Jennetten
3rd Year Bio Math Ph.D. Candidate
Gustav's research uses mathematical models to understand the movement of molecular cargo and motors throughout the cell, with applications to neurodegenerative diseases

Brayton Link
3rd Year Financial Math Ph.D. Student
Brayton's work is primarily concerned either the Signature Method in machine learning and applications of signature kernels.

Toma Debnath
3rd Year Bio Math Ph.D. Candidate
My name is Toma Debnath and I am a PhD student in Biomathematics at Florida State University. My research focuses on complex networks, synchronization, and pattern formation. I enjoy connecting with other graduate students and being involved in the FSU graduate student community. Outside of academics, I enjoy traveling and reading books 📚

Reyajul Hasan Leon
3rd Year Financial Math Ph.D. Student
I am Reyajul Hasan Leon. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics, where my research focuses on mean field control and mean field games. I am deeply interested in analyzing how large populations of interacting agents make strategic decisions.

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