People at BRG

The Biomathematics Research Group (BRG) at UGA explores mathematical and computational models that connect genes to ecology. The BRG prides itself in attracting top talent among the student body at UGA and beyond. 

Current Faculty

• Jonathan Arnold, Professor, Genetics and Bioinformatics. 
• Jacob B. Aguilar, Postdoctoral Associate, Mathematics (2015-2019)
• Juan B. Gutierrez, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Bioinformatics.
• Caner Kazanci, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Engineering
• Ming-Jun Lai, Professor, Mathematics

Current Students

BRG, January 2017. Back row (Left to right): Saeid Safaei, Carson Aft, Jordan Clark, Yi Yan, Zerotti Woods, Mehdi Assefi. Front row (Left to right): Matthew Houston, Jessica Brady, Juan B Gutierrez, Amanda Cameron, Elizabeth Trippe.  Not in the picture: Karen Aguar, Jacob Aguilar, Catherine Callaway, Mallory Harris, Bolanle Salaam. 

• Karen Aguar (Ph.D. Student, Computer Science, 2016-2019)
• Mehdi Asefi (Ph.D. Student, Computer Science, 2016-2019)
• Jessica Brady (Ph.D. Student, Engineering, 2016-2019)
• Jordan Clark (Ph.D. Student, Mathematics, 2016-2019)
• Catherine M. Callaway (B.Sc Student, 2016-2017) Goldwater recipient 2016
• Amanda Cameron (B.Sc Student, 2015-2016)
• Mallory J. Harris (B.Sc Student, 2016-2018) Goldwater recipient 2017
• Matthew Houston (Ph.D. Student, Mathematics, 2016-2019)
• Bolanle Salaam (M.Sc. Student, Mathematics, 2013-2017)
• Saeid Safei (Ph.D. Student, Computer Science, 2016-2019)
• Elizabeth D. Trippe (Ph.D. Student, Bioinformatics, 2016-2019)
• Yi Heng Yan (Ph.D. Student, Bioinformatics, 2012-2017)
• Zerotti Woods (Ph.D. Student, Mathematics, 2016-2019)

BRG, August 2016. Back row (Left to right): Catherine M. Callaway, Anna Yeaton, Zerotti Woods, Jessica A. Boss, Yiheng Yan, Brandon Teem. Front row (Left to right): Juan B. Gutierrez, Matthew Houston, Elizabeth D. Trippe, Paras Metha.  Not in the picture: Jacob Aguilar, Amanda Cameron, Kathyn D. Mauldin, Derek Onken, Bolanle Salaam, Saeid Safaei, Abraham Varghese. 

Staff

• Joy Strickland. Administrative Associate  

Past Members

• Brian D. Adam (B.Sc Student, 2014-2015)
• Dustin Atchley (B.Sc Student, 2015, REU participant)
• Patrick Breen (Ph.D. Student, Bioinformatics, 2014-2015)
• David. Davis (B.Sc Student, 2014-2015)
• Emily Jennings (M.Sc. Student, Mathematics, 2013-2014)
• Katherine Jennings (B.Sc. Student, Mathematics, 2013-2014)
• Derek Onken (B.Sc. Student, Mathematics, 2013-2016)
• George Slavov (Ph.D. Student, Mathematics, 2014-2015)
• Brandon Teem (B.Sc Student, 2016, REU participant)
• Anna Yeaton (B.Sc Student, 2016-2017, REU participant)