Biography
Dr. Buna Sambandham is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Utah Tech University. She specializes in applied mathematics with a focus on fractional differential equations and is dedicated to innovative teaching. She has been recognized as a Project NExT, Project ACCCESS, and SIMIODE MINDE Fellow. Outside the classroom, she enjoys creating Rangoli art and singing Indian classical music.
Previous Teaching
- Utah Tech University: Statistics, Business Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Complex Analysis, Capstone, and other math courses (2017–2025)
- Southern Utah University: Calculus I, Calculus II, College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Readings and Conferences (2016–2017)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Statistics, Survey of Calculus, Precalculus, College Algebra (2011–2015)
- Anna University and Hindustan College of Engineering, India: Engineering Mathematics and Differential Equations (2007–2010)
Experience
19 years of teaching experience.
Research & Interests
- Fractional Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Mathematical Modeling
- Undergraduate Research
Publications & Projects
- Multiple research articles on Caputo fractional differential equations and boundary value problems, published in journals such as Mathematics, Journal of Advances in Applied Mathematics, and Journal of Statistical Theory and Applications
- Co-authored papers applying Laplace transform methods to fractional systems
Presentations
- Speaker at MAA MathFest (2022–2024), AMS–MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings (2017–2025), and Dixie Research Symposium
- Presented research on fractional differential equations, student engagement, and active learning strategies
Conferences & Workshops
- MAA MathFest (2018–2024)
- AMS–MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings (2015–2025)
- SIMIODE EXPO, Intermountain Section MAA, Teaching and Learning Conferences
Awards & Honors
- SIMIODE MINDE Fellow (2021)
- Mini Trailblazer Award, Utah Tech University (2020, 2023)
- AMATYC Project ACCCESS Fellow (2019–20)
- Project NExT Fellow, Mathematical Association of America (2018–19)
- Rhodes Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2016)
Additional Information
- Committee Member, Association for Women in Mathematics Essay Contest Committee (2025–2028)
- Faculty Mentor, Association for Women in Mathematics (2019–present)
- Second Vice Chair, MAA Intermountain Section Meeting (2024–present)
- AP Calculus Reader, College Board (2025)