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Curriculum Vitae
1112 Columbine Ct. Apt. 2
Roberto Munoz-Alicea
Fort Collins, CO 80521
munoz@math.colostate.edu
303-324-5286
Education
Colorado State University
Ph.D. Candidate, Mathematics
GPA: 3.93
Fort Collins, CO
December 2013
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
GPA: 3.79
Boulder, CO
May 2003
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science, Computational Mathematics
GPA: 3.85
49 mathematics credits
22 computer science credits
Humacao, PR
May 1999
Additional Education
University of Colorado Denver
Ph.D. Candidate, Applied Mathematics
Passed preliminary examinations in Linear Algebra and
Analysis.
Denver, CO
Fall 2006 – Spring 2008
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Education courses:
Multicultural Education (lecture and field experience),
Exceptional Learner
Denver, CO
Spring 2006
Research Experience
Research Assistant
Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Summer 2009 – present
• Developed and studied convection-diffusion models for intracellular HIV-1 gag protein
trafficking.
• Used characteristic finite element methods to numerically solve the gag trafficking models.
• Parallelized the code using MPI and OpenMP.
• Wrote a paper, published, and presented results at the International Conference on
Computational Science (ICCS) 2012 conference.
• Adapted and analyzed a dynamical system model for HIV-1 virion capsid assembly.
• Research financial support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Center for
Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Statistics (CIMS).
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Research Assistant
Humacao, PR
University of Puerto Rico, Summer Institute in Mathematics
Summer 1999
for Undergraduates (SIMU), Society for the Advancement
of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
• Tested bootstrapping methods for estimating standard errors for residual variance in the oneway fixed effects model.
• Wrote a technical report and presented results at national conferences.
Research Assistant
Humacao, PR
University of Puerto Rico, Department of Mathematics,
Summer 1997 – Spring 1999
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program
• Developed and analyzed deterministic models for the response of the immune system to
Mycobaterium tuberculosis.
• Wrote a technical report and presented results at national conferences.
Research Assistant
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University, Mathematical and Theoretical Biology
Summers 1996, 1998
Institute (MTBI), Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and
Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
• Developed and analyzed deterministic models for the response of the immune system to
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and the effects of condom distribution on the spread of Chlamydia
in high schools.
• Wrote technical reports and presented results at several national conferences.
Research Interests
My primary research interests include mathematical modeling and analysis, differential equations,
dynamical systems, stochastic processes, and numerical methods with applications in areas such as
biology and medicine.
Teaching Experience
Academic Support Coordinator
Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University
August 2013 – present
• Provided advice to freshmen and sophomore mathematics students with
regards to mathematics courses and concentrations, school and department
policies and requirements, and student resources.
• Assisted students experiencing academic difficulties.
• Designed and implemented intervention strategies to promote student
retention and success.
• Participated in the cross-campus Academic Support Coordinator network.
• Participated in departmental outreach activities.
• Instructed large service mathematics courses.
• Coordinated Math 141 – Calculus for Business Management.
• Reviewed the textbook used in Math 141: Bittinger, Ellenbogen, and Surgent. Calculus and
Its Applications, 10th ed. 2012.
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Courses taught:
o (Fall 2013) – MATH 141 – Calculus for Business Management
o (Fall 2013) – MATH 161 – Calculus 2, honors section
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Fort Collins, CO
Colorado State University
Fall 2008 – Summer 2013
• Organized and participated in course coordination meetings to prepare assessments, and
discuss course material and student issues.
• Provided additional assistance to students during office hours.
• Courses taught:
o (Fall 2012) – MATH 340 – Ordinary Differential Equations
o (Summer 2012) – MATH 340 – Ordinary Differential Equations
o (Spring 2012) – MATH 340 – Ordinary Differential Equations
o (Fall 2011) – MATH 141 – Calculus for Business
o (Spring 2011) – MATH 161 – Calculus 2
o (Fall 2010) – MATH 161 – Calculus 2
o (Summer 2010) – MATH 340 – Ordinary Differential Equations
o (Spring 2010) – MATH 161 – Calculus 2
o (Fall 2009) – MATH 160 – Calculus 1
o (Fall 2008) – MATH 117 – College Algebra 1,
MATH 118 – College Algebra 2, MATH 124 – Logarithmic
and Exponential Functions, MATH 125 – Numerical
Trigonometry, MATH 126 – Analytical Trigonometry
Part – Time Adjunct Instructor
Denver, CO
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Summer 2005 – Summer 2009
• Courses taught:
o (Summer 2008) MTH 1210 – Introduction to Statistics,
MTH 1310 – Finite Mathematics
o (Spring 2008) MTH 1210 – Introduction to Statistics,
MTH 1400 – Precalculus Mathematics
o (Fall 2007) MTH 1120 – College Trigonometry,
MTH 1210 – Introduction to Statistics
o (Summer 2007) MTH 1110 – College Algebra
o (Spring 2007) MTH 1110 – College Algebra,
MTH 1320 – Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences
o (Fall 2006) MTH 1310 – Finite Mathematics,
MTH 1320 – Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences
o (Summer 2006) MTH 1310 – Finite Mathematics, and
Finite Mathematics Peer Study
o (Spring 2006) MTH 1320 – Calculus for the Management
and Social Sciences
o (Fall 2005) MTH 1320 – Calculus for the Management and
Social Sciences, MTH 1310 – Finite Mathematics
o (Summer 2005) MTH 1320 – Calculus for the Management
and Social Sciences
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Part – Time Adjunct Instructor
Westminster, CO
Front Range Community College
Spring 2006 – Spring 2008
• Participated in faculty development activities.
• Courses taught:
o (Spring 2008) MAT 123 – Finite Mathematics
o (Fall 2007) MAT 090 – Introductory Algebra, MAT 121 –
College Algebra
o (Spring 2007) MAT 121 – College Algebra, MAT 122 –
College Trigonometry
o (Fall 2006) MAT 121 – College Algebra, MAT 122 –
College Trigonometry
o (Spring 2006) MAT 030 – Fundamentals of Mathematics,
MAT 060 – Pre-Algebra, MAT 121 – College Algebra
Full – Time Temporary Instructor
Denver, CO
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Fall 2003 – Spring 2005
• Participated in departmental and course committee meetings.
• Provided advice to students with regards to mathematics courses and
academic requirements.
• Courses taught:
o (Spring 2005) MTH 1410 – Calculus 1, two sections of
MTH 1320 – Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences
o (Fall 2004) Two sections of MTH 1210 – Introduction to
Statistics, two sections of MTH 1320 – Calculus for the
Management and Social Sciences
o (Spring 2004) MTH 1410 – Calculus 1, two sections of
MTH 1310 – Finite Mathematics
o (Fall 2003) MTH 1320 – Finite Mathematics, MTH 1400 –
Precalculus Mathematics, MTH 3100 – Introduction to
Mathematical Proofs
Instructor
Boulder, CO
University of Colorado, Department of Applied Mathematics
Fall 2002
• Taught GEEN 1350 – Calculus 1 Workshop
o Students worked in small groups on problems and a
project related to the material covered on APPM 1350 –
Calculus 1 for Engineers.
Recitation Instructor
University of Colorado, Department of Applied Mathematics
• Courses taught:
o (Spring 2003) Calculus 2 for Engineers
o (Fall 2002) Calculus 1 for Engineers
o (Spring 2002) Calculus 2 for Engineers
o (Fall 2001) Calculus 2 for Engineers
o (Summer 2001) Calculus 3 for Engineers
Boulder, CO
Fall 2000 – Spring 2003
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o (Spring 2001) Differential Equations
o (Fall 2000) Calculus 2 for Engineers
Duties:
o Graded homework assignments and laboratory reports.
o Held office hours and maintained a record of students’ grades.
o Graded tests and proctored exams.
Teaching Philosophy
I always strive to create an engaging learning environment that challenges students to think logically
and critically. A teacher does not give students all they need to know about a specific subject, but
rather provides them with basic tools which the students will continue to build upon as they further
their education.
Tutoring Experience
Fort Collins, CO
Learning Facilitator
Open Meadow Learning
Spring 2009
• Tutored Business Calculus.
• Developed worksheets and practice assessments to aid students in learning the concepts
covered in the course.
• Organized and led review sessions to help students prepare for examinations.
Private Mathematics Tutor
Fort Collins, CO
• Tutored Calculus 1-3, Calculus for Biological Sciences,
Spring 2009
Business Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra.
Online Mathematics Tutor
University of Colorado, Department of Applied Mathematics
• Tutored Calculus 1 online.
Boulder, CO
Fall 2002 – Spring 2003
Private Mathematics Tutor
• Tutored high school Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus,
Calculus 1-3, and Business Calculus.
Boulder, CO
Fall 2000 – Spring 2003
Humacao, PR
1995 – 1999
Introduction to Computer Programming Tutor
Humacao, PR
University of Puerto Rico, Department of Mathematics
Fall 1995
• Taught a computer laboratory for students learning to program in Pascal.
• Provided additional assistance to students with homework assignments and
computer programming projects.
Skills
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Bilingual in English and Spanish
Computer Software
o Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook
o Latex, Photoshop
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o WebCT, Blackboard, Beacon, AriesWeb
o Matlab, Mathematica, Minitab
o Experience with Pascal, C, C++, Java
o Some experience with MPI, OpenMP, HTML, CSS3, Unix
Graphing calculators, document cameras, smart boards
Publications and Technical Reports
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Liu, J., Munoz-Alicea, R., Huang, T., Tavener, S., and Chen, C., A mathematical model for
intracellular HIV-1 gag protein transport and its parallel numerical simulations, Procedia
Computer Science, Vol. 9 (2012), pp. 679-688.
Munoz-Alicea, R. Introduction to Bifurcations and the Hopf Bifurcation Theorem for Planar
Systems, Dynamics at Horsetooth: A Student Journal, Vol. 3B (2011).
Munoz-Alicea, R. A Mathematical Model for Enzyme Kinetics: Multiple Timescales
Analysis, Dynamics at Horsetooth: A Student Journal, Vol. 2A (2010).
Munoz-Alicea, R. A Model for Host-Multipathogen Interaction, Dynamics at Horsetooth: A
Student Journal, Vol. 1 (2009).
Cruz, M., Moscoso, A.C., and Munoz-Alicea, R., Bootstrapping methods for estimating
standard errors for residual Variance in the one-way fixed effects model, Summer Institute in
Mathematics for Undergraduates(SIMU), University of Puerto Rico at Humacao, Student
Technical Reports, 1999.
Garcia, C., Lima, S., Munoz-Alicea, R., and Saenz, C., The effects of condom distribution
with education on chlamydia rates in high Schools, Mathematical and Theoretical Biology
Institute (MTBI), Cornell University, Biometrics Unit Technical Report BU-1507-M, 1998.
Herrera, C., Lima, S., Munoz, R., Ramos, G., Rodriguez, A., and Salzberg, C., A model
describing the response of the immune system to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mathematical
and Theoretical Biology Institute(MTBI), Cornell University, Biometrics Unit Technical
Report BU-1370-M, 1996.
Conferences
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International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS), Omaha, NE, 2012
Second Midwest Conference on Mathematical Methods for Images and Surfaces, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, Michigan, August, 2011
International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM), Vancouver, BC,
2011
Joint Mathematics Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2011
Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Sciences (SACNAS)
National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 2010
Presentations
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Munoz-Alicea, R. (2013, March 2) HIV-1 Gag Trimerization Near Cell Membrane:
Mathematical Models and Numerical Simulations. Presentation at 9th SIAM Front Range
Applied Mathematics (FRAM) Student Conference at University of Colorado – Denver.
Munoz-Alicea, R. (2012, August 31) HIV-1 Gag Trafficking and Core Assembly:
Mathematical Models and Numerical Simulations. Ph.D. Preliminary Examination.
Presentation at the Department of Mathematics at CSU in Fort Collins, CO.
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Munoz-Alicea, R. (2012, June 4). A Mathematical Model for Intracellular HIV-1 Gag
Protein Transport and Its Parallel Numerical Simulations. Presentation at the International
Conference on Computational Science (ICCS) in Omaha, NE.
Munoz-Alicea, R. (2011, July 21). A Mathematical Model for Active Transport of Gag
Protein in the Cytoplasm. Presentation at the International Congress on Industrial and
Applied Mathematics (ICIAM) in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Munoz-Alicea, R. (2010, May), Mathematical Models for Gag Protein Trafficking. Ph.D.
Qualifying Examination II. Presentation at the Department of Mathematics at CSU in Fort
Collins, CO.
Honors and Awards
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Colorado Alliance for Graduate Education and the
Professoriate (AGEP) Fellowship
Chancellor’s Teaching Fellowship
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Fellowship
Office of Naval Research (ONR) Fellowship
2008 - 2009
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1997 – 1999
1994 – 1995
Membership in Professional Organizations
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Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and
Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
1996 – present
2007 – present
Service and Outreach
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AGEP
o Assisted with student mentoring and retention.
Information Science and Technology Center (ISTeC) High School Day
CSU Math Day
NoCo Math Oval