Hiruni Pallage

Hiruni Pallage serves as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Centre College, joining the institution in August 2024. She is actively engaged in teaching and research within the Department of Mathematics, contributing to both undergraduate education and scholarly advancement in mathematical sciences.

Her academic qualifications include:

• PhD in Mathematics from Central Michigan University
• MS in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh
• BS in Mathematics from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Dr. Pallage's research program centers on applied and interdisciplinary mathematics, with significant contributions to dynamical sampling theory and polymer blend morphology analysis. Her doctoral work pioneered mathematical approaches for brain analysis using Q-ball imaging techniques. She actively implements innovative teaching methodologies across courses including Calculus, Abstract Algebra, Differential Equations, and Fluid Dynamics, while fostering collaborative research environments through her participation in professional development initiatives.

Her scholarly achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards:

• Second Place Award at Central Michigan University's Three Minute Thesis competition
• People’s Choice Award at Central Michigan University's Three Minute Thesis competition

Dr. Pallage maintains active engagement with the mathematical community as a 2024 cohort member of MAA Project NExT, and holds memberships in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), American Mathematical Society (AMS), and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). While her teaching portfolio demonstrates commitment to student development, the available information does not specify current advisees or grant funding. Similarly, no dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams are documented in the provided materials.