About
Summary
An innovative and energetic researcher in computational Mathematics with a thirst to build a career within the research industry. Driven with a core-purpose: “Integrity-Collaboration-Accountability-Respect-Excellence(ICARE)”, Dr. UWITIJE is always a passionate and self-motivated learner with the aim to succeed. As a researcher who can build effective working relationships with colleagues, Dr UWITIJE is looking for a suitable position within a growing and reputable institution where he can fulfil his potential.
Positions
Visiting Scholar Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China
- Research collaboration with faculty members.
- Speak at specially arranged seminars for students/faculty/community members.
- Help the school in the orientation program for the new graduate students.
Visiting Fellow May 2015 - Jun 2016
- Delivered lectures on Introduction to Probability and Statistics” and "Introduction to Computer
Science ˝.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and
accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom
discussions and student-centered learning.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career
preparedness.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic
integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out and increase student understanding.
District Subject Trainer Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
- Trained the teachers of Mathematics in secondary schools on learner- centered approach.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results to schedule.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with colleagues
Permanent Teacher Jan 2011 - Aug 2014
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on
learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and teachers to provide feedback and discuss
instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom
discussions and student-centered learning.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach
learning objectives in Mathematics.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
University of Science and Technology of China 2017 - 2021
Field of study: Computational Mathematics
Degree: Ph.D.
- Specializations: Computer-Aided Geometric Design & Computer Graphics.
- Thesis Title: Nonlinear Weighted Averaging Rule and its Applications.
- Project one: "Averaging rule and recursive evaluation algorithm ˝: Formulated a novel averaging
rule and applied it to derive the variants of De Casteljau algorithm for Bézier curves.
- Project two: "Subdivision schemes ˝: Introduced and implemented novel subdivision schemes for
curves and surfaces.
- Project three: "Data approximation ˝: Developed a novel wavelet transform and proposed a new
technique for resizing a digital image.
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2014 - 2017
Field of study: Applied Mathematics
Degree: MSc.
- Specialization: Computational fluid dynamics.
- Thesis Title: Deformation Properties of Healthy and Malaria-Infected Red Blood Cells in Stenosed
Micro Vessels.
- Research Project: Simulations of the motion of red blood cells in micro vessels by using fictitious
domain method and immersed boundary method.
Kigali Institute of Science and Technology 2007 - 2010
Field of study: Applied Mathematics
Degree: BSc.
Specialization: Applied Statistics.
-Thesis Title: Survival and Time Failure Models for HIV/AIDS Patients in Rwanda.
Skills
English (fluent),
French (advanced),
Chinese (basic),
Research Research planning,
Research implementation,
Data analysis,
Manuscript writing,
Matlab,
Python,
Mathematica,
C/C++,
LATEX.
Professional interests
Research,
Education
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