Interdisciplinary Areas Faculty Mentors
Applied Statistics
Abdulaziz Elfessi,
Associate Professor of Mathematics
His area of expertise is in the field of applied statistics. He has
worked with several graduate and undergraduate students from many
different departments at the University on a variety of projects. He
joined the Mathematics Department in 1994 after teaching for 2 years at
University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Dr. Elfessi served as the Statistical
Consultant for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 1996-1999. For
more information, e-mail him at:
elfessi.abdu@uwlax.edu .
Biomedical
Tom Kernozek,
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Robert Ragan,
Associate Professor of Physics
Their research involves the development of a finite element model to
predict the interface pressures when a human is seated in a wheel chair.
Their goal is to develop strategies to reduce the occurrence of pressure
ulcers. The software will also predict internal pressures and should
enhance the clinical value of the pressure sensor mat that is currently
in use. This research involves students from both departments. For more
information see Dr. Ragan's web page at
http://www.uwlax.edu/faculty/ragan
and Dr. Kernozek's web page at
http://www.uwlax.edu/faculty/kernozek
Mathematical Modeling
For more information, please contact Dr. Bruce Riley at
riley.bruc@uwlax.edu .
