Padmanabha Seshaiyer

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Science

Computational mathematics; computational data science; scientific computing; computational biomechanics; design and systems thinking; entrepreneurship; STEM education.

Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer is Director of the STEM Accelerator Program in the College of Science as well as the Director of COMPLETE (Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology) at George Mason University. During the last decade, Dr. Seshaiyer initiated and directed a variety of educational programs including graduate and undergraduate research, K-12 outreach, teacher professional development, and enrichment programs to foster the interest of students and teachers in STEM at all levels. He serves on several prominent local and national organizations including the National Math Alliance; SIAM Diversity Advisory Group; the Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition; Council on Undergraduate Research and; the US National Commission for Mathematics Instruction by the National Academy of Sciences. In 2019, he was selected as Figures that Matter and was awarded a honorary doctorate from Vrije Universiteit Brussel. This award is given to committed scientists who transcend the boundaries of their own disciplines and to personalities that have been at the frontiers of societal change.

Selected Publications

Mathematical modeling, analysis, and simulation of the spread of infectious diseases, such as Zika

Use of Technology to Manage Stimulus Cues and Reduce Drug Relapse: A STEAM-H Initiative

Quantification of biomechanical properties to predict rupture potential of intracranial saccular aneurysms

Investigating mathematical modeling, experiential learning, and research through professional development and an integrated online network for elementary teachers

Expanded Publication List

H. C. Matto et al., Harnessing the power of the recovering brain to promote recovery commitment and reduce relapse risk. J Soc Social Work Res. 9(2), 341-358 (2018).

P. Padmanabhan et al., Mathematical modeling, analysis and simulation of the spread of Zika with influence of sexual transmission and preventive measures. Biomathematics 4(1), 148-166 (2017).

P. Seshaiyer et al., Leading undergraduate research projects in mathematical modeling. PRIMUS, 1-18 (2017).

P. Seshaiyer et al., A sub-domain inverse finite element characterization of hyperelastic membranes including soft tissues. J Biomech Eng. 125(3), 363-371 (2003).

Education

PhD, Applied Mathematics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County