Meet Rafael Chiclana Vega, a University Fellowship recipient. Rafael is a Mathematical Sciences Ph.D. student majoring in Pure Mathematics.
Please give a short overview of your research:
We try to find probabilistic estimations that give information about the behavior of abstract objects with erratic movement.
What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State?
I was familiar with the high-quality research of the faculty of the Math Department here. There are numerous researchers whom I admire, all working collaboratively across a wide array of research topics that I had been interested in of a very high level. I knew that working with them would open up a lot of opportunities to grow as a mathematician.
What do you enjoy most about attending Kent State for graduate school?
The diversity, not only in academic topics, being studied both in my department by both faculty and graduate students.
What are your future goals?
I want to continue working with my advisor and cultivate a research network to ultimately join a respected university as faculty member.
What does this award mean to you and how will it aid you?
This award is not only a boost for my confidence but gives me motivation to continue my research. Moreover, the freedom this award provides will allow me to travel to research alongside other well-known experts in my field.