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Ranses Alfonso Rodriguez

Assistant Professor

Ranses Alfonso Rodriguez joined Florida Polytechnic University in August 2022 as an Assistant Professor in the Applied Mathematics Department. He also serves as the faculty advisor for two student clubs: Alpha Math Squad and LASA. He earned his master of science and Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida in 2018 and 2022 respectively. He also holds a bachelor of science and master of science in mathematics from the University of Havana.

 

Education

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Central Florida, 2022
  • M.S. in Mathematics, University of Central Florida, 2018
  • M.S. in Mathematics, University of Havana, 2015
  • B.S. in Mathematics, University of Havana, 2013

Expertise

  • Asymptotic Homogenization Method
  • Regular and Embedded Solitary Waves
  • Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
  • Effective Coefficients of Composite Materials

Select Publications

  • Choudhury, S.R., Alfonso Rodriguez, R. (2022). Extensions of the general solution families for the inverse problem of the calculus of variations for sixth- and eighth-order ordinary differential equations. Physics Letters A, 442, 128196. DOI: 10.1016/j.physleta.2022.128196
  • Choudhury, S.R., Alfonso Rodriguez, R. (2022). Perturbative and reversible systems approaches to new families of embedded solitary waves of a generalized fifth-order Korteweg–de Vries equation. Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics, 5, 100314. DOI: 10.1016/j.padiff.2022.100314.
  • Alfonso Rodriguez, R., Choudhury, S.R. (2020). Novel Lagrangian hierarchies, generalized variational ODE’s, and families of regular and embedded solitary waves. Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical, 53(37), 375701. DOI: 10.1088/1751-8121/aba4d1
  • Guinovart-Sanjuán, D., et al. (2018). Assessment of models and methods for pressurized spherical composites. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, 23(2), 136-147. DOI:10.1177/1081286516673233
  • Alfonso-Rodríguez, R. et al. (2018). Effective Coefficients and Local Fields of Periodic Fibrous Piezocomposites with 622 Hexagonal Constituents. In: Altenbach, H., Pouget, J., Rousseau, M., Collet, B., Michelitsch, T. (eds) Generalized Models and Non-classical Approaches in Complex Materials 1. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 89. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72440-9_1
  • Guinovart-Sanjuán, D., et al. (2017). Behavior of laminated shell composite with imperfect contact between the layers. Composite Structures, 176, 539-546. DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.05.058
  • Alfonso-Rodriguez, R., Bravo-Castillero, J., Perez-Fernandez, L.D. (2017). Local fields in two-phase fibrous piezo-composites with 622 constituents. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 40(9), 3221-3229. 10.1002/mma.3923
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Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.