About
Sankara Sethuraman is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Augusta University's College of Science and Mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Georgia (1991), an MS in Statistics from the University of Madras (1987), and a BS in Statistics from the University of Madras (1983). His academic career spans over three decades, with notable service on university-wide, college-level, and departmental committees.
- University Tenure and Promotion Committee (2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2021-2022, 2023-2024)
- College Promotion and Tenure Committee (2019-2020, 2020-2021)
- Statistics Committee Chair (2018-2023)
His research focuses on applying statistical methodologies to biomedical problems, particularly in stroke and neurology. His recent publications examine cerebral white matter changes, brain shift quantification, CT measurement reliability for decompressive surgeries, and cross-cultural adaptation of neurological assessment tools. This work bridges applied mathematics with clinical neuroscience.
Awards:
- Best Senior Graduate Student in the Department of Statistics, University of Georgia (1988)
He has taught courses including MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics and MATH 3210 Math for Business & Economics, reflecting his expertise in statistical education and applications.
