Chandra Dinavahi

Passionate Mathematical Science Teacher with 15 years of teaching experience . Proponent of goal-oriented curriculums focused on project-based learning and results-driven examinations. Adept at using diverse multimedia strategies to accommodate different learning styles and improve information retention. Seeking an academic position in a university with strong commitment to students.

Courses Taught:

MATH 501: Elementary Number Theory

MATH 540: Applied Combinatorics

MATH 521: Complex Analysis

MATH 420: Real Analysis

MATH 410: Probability and Statistics

EDUC 545:  Independent Study in Curriculum and Instruction 

MATH 310: Differential Equations

MATH 342: Linear Algebra

MATH 295: Discrete Mathematics and Introduction to Proof

MATH 221: Applied Statistics

MATH 250: Calculus-3 and Vector Analysis

MATH 142: Calculus- 2

MATH 141: Calculus-1

MATH 138: College Algebra

MATH 139: Trigonometry

MATH 123: Elementary Statistics

Courses Developed:

MATH 400: Topics in Graph Theory and Design Theory

MATH 405: Machine Learning

Undergraduate Advisees:

• Jessica French(2023)
• Jordan Foster(2023)
• Nichloas Reilby(2023)
• Emily Weiland(2022)
• Mason Alberts(2022)
• Jennifer Herron (2022)
• Jordan Wilcox(2022)
• Cecilia Wrum(2022)
• Kayla Johnson(2021)
• Makayla Barrows (2021)
• Camden Maddalone ( 2021)
• Emily Pereza(2019)
• Haneesha Thiriveedhi (2017)
• Lucas Kohls (2015)
• Jordon Alexis (2014)
• Daniel Brooks (2014)
• Ann Eichman (2014)
• Brock Llyod (2013)
• Ph.D. advising Committee for Eliza Osae-Kwapong ( 2018).

• Chandra Dinavahi, John Asplund, and Michael Schroeder “Primitive Cycle Systems”, Journal of Combinatorial Designs, Vol 30, pages 152-192(2022) .
• Chandra Dinavahi, David Prier, and Michael Tiemeyer: On Cycle frames with cycles of even length, JCMCC, Vol 93, pages 161-173 .
• Chandra Dinavahi, Chris Rodger: Path Decompositions which contain no proper subsystems. Ars Combinatoria, Vol 107, pages 33-49 (2012)
• Chandra Dinavahi, Chris Rodger: Diagonally switchable 4-cycle systems Revisited. Australasian Journal of Combinatorics, Vol 43, page 231 (2009).
• Chandra Dinavahi, Chris Rodger: Decomposition of a Kv into copies of paths of length 3 which contains no proper subsystems. Congressus Numerantium, Vol 38(2008).
• “Cz- frames of M(b,n), for z-even” 30th International conference on Combinatorics and Combinatorial Computing, Illinois State University, Oct 14-16, Normal, IL, 2016.
• Contributed Speaker: “Cz-Frames of M (b, n) where z is even.” 2013 spring meeting of Ohio MAA, April 5-6th, Denison University, 2013.
• Contributed speaker: “Diagonally Switchable Four cycle systems” International conference on Cycles in Graphs and 27th Annual Shanks Lectures, May30th-June 2nd , Nashville, 2012.
• Invited speaker: “How We in Ohio Section Teach Calculus: Interesting results of the CONCUR Survey”. Fall 2012 Ohio MAA section, Oct 19-20th, Baldwin-Wallace University, 2012.
• Contributed Speaker: “Decomposition of graph into odd paths with no subsystems” 2011fall meeting Ohio MAA, Oct21st-22nd. The University of Findlay, 2011.
• Contributed Speaker: “Decomposition of complete graph into Paths with no subsystems” National Math Fest, Aug 4-7th, Lexington, KY, 2011.
• Invited speaker: Mathematics colloquium “Complete graph decompositions into 4-cyles and relation to diagonally switchable 4-cycles” University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. Feb 2010.
• Contributed Speaker: “Decomposition of complete graph into paths of arbitrary lengths without subsystems” Fall Meeting of Ohio MAA, Oct 30-31st, 2009, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH.

• Inquiry Based Learning (IBL)National Workshops: De Paul University, Chicago, IL, June 19-22, 2018
• “State of Online Teaching of College Level Mathematics in Ohio”: Panel Discussion, College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, Oct 28-29
• Mentor in Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), UF, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021
• Quality Matters (QM) State wide systems Certified, 2016

Ohio Next Workshops: 

• Inquiry Based Learning:2021
• Using primary sources in your classroom: 2020
• Interactive graphics using R – Shiny package 2019
• Tools and Tips for Effective Student Engagement and Learning: 2018
• Active Learning Strategies for Undergraduate Mathematics Courses: 2018
• Applied Writing Projects and How to Use Them: 2017
• Lectures: Why or Why Not? and How?:2017
• Inquiry-based Learning workshop on the recent CUPM Curriculum Guidelines: 2017
• The Joy of Data – Some inspirational data analyses from scientific literature: 2017
• Historical Notes for the Calculus Teacher: 2016
• Mathematics from Greek to Geek and Back Again: 2015
• Classroom Capture the Easy Way:2015
• Your Name in Space! Spring 2015
• Taking Strategic Advantage of Geometry Software: Spring 2015
• Building a Math class from Scratch: Spring 2013
• Service Course for Major in Arts and Humanities: Spring 2013
• Reading and Writing in Mathematics Classes: Fall 2012
• How to be a Good Teacher is an Undecidable Problem: Fall 2012
• Using Classroom voting with Peer instruction: 2011
• IOU Math: Innovations in Online Undergraduate Mathematics:2011
• Making Contributions in your first few years: 2012

• Mathematical Association of America, National meetings, New Orleans, 2011. Attended a two work shop entitled “Getting mathematics majors to think outside the book: Course activities that promote exploration, discovery, conjecture, and proof”
• National Math Fest-2011: Workshop on “Applying for Grants from the NSF/Getting your research off to a Good Start”, For Project NeXT fellows, Aug5-6th, Lexington, KY,
• The University of Findlay’s Online Course Certification Program.
• Task Stream Training for Program Assessment, CORE+, and GE Assessment, 2018
• Training in Six Disciplines

Ohio Mathematical Association of America (MAA) President: 2022-Present

• Responsible for conducting the Ohio MAA sectional meetings and involved in formulating plans and policies of Ohio MAA.
• Responsible to formulate and present at the Annual Meeting a budget to finance the operations of the Section for the year following the Annual Meeting

Chair of Ohio MAA Teaching Award Committee: 2020-current

 Member of MAA Ohio Section Executive Committee: 2013-Present

Chair of Committee on Curriculum (CONCUR) : 2013-2021

• As a committee chair of Mathematical Association of America Ohio Section I served as one of statewide reviewers of the curriculum in various universities and suggest changes for their improvement.
• My committee responsible for conducting the workshops twice a year in Ohio focusing on improving teaching and learning undergraduate mathematics.

Chair of Ohio NExT Coordinator: 2017-Present 

• Ohio NExT is part of the National Project NExT (Next Generation Teachers) is a professional development program for new or recent PhD’s in mathematical sciences

Reviewer for several professional journals including:

• Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory
• Tamkang Journal of Mathematics
• Utilitas Mathematica
• Proceedings of MCCCC

Book Reviewer:   Discrete Mathematics, 8e” by Richard Johnsonbaugh, Spring 2013.

Member, Faculty Senate, UF: 2010-2016, 2018-Present

Member, Chairs Council, UF:   2017-Present

Member, Undergraduate Council, UF: 2013-2016, 2018-Present

Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, UF: 2015-2018

Member, Committee on Committees, UF: 2009-205

Chair, The University of Findlay Math Day: 2010-Present

International Travel and Education Committee, UF: 2011-2014

COS Endowed Scholarship Committee, UF:2010-2016

Chair of the faculty search Committee, UF: 2010,2011,2015, 2016, 2022

• IBL National Workshop Travel Award, AIBL Association, 2018
• Faculty Development Award, UF, 2014
• COSAM Outstanding Teaching Award, Auburn University, AL, USA.
• Outstanding PhD Graduate Student Research Award for the college of Sciences and Mathematics, Auburn University, AL, USA
• National Board of Higher Mathematics Scholar, India, August 1998 to August 2000.
• Member of Mathematical Association of America.
• Member of American Mathematical Society