The University of Michigan August 2024 - May 2029
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics

The Ohio State University August 2020 - May 2024
B.S. Mathematics GPA: 3.92/4.00
B.S. Physics

St. Xavier High School August 2016 - May 2020
High School Diploma GPA: 4.00/4.00

The University of Michigan, Department of Mathematics
Ann Arbor, Michigan April 2025 - Present
Advisor: Dr. Silas Alben

• Helped design and implement a framework for the purpose of simulating the dynamics of small-amplitde oscillating bodies in inviscid fluid with vortex sheet shedding.

Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences
Trondheim, Norway May 2024 - August 2024
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Machado

• Designed a Python framework to streamline the execution of Dynamic Flux Balance Analysis (DFBA) simulations to simulate metabolite uptake and excretion by bacterial colonies
• Implemented and benchmarked different protocols to estimate simulation parameters, allowing for efficient matching between numerical simulation and experimental data.

The Ohio State University, Department of Chemical Engineering
Columbus, Ohio May 2022 - October 2023
Advisor: Dr. Lisa Hall

• Used molecular dynamics simulations implemented in LAMMPS to simulate systems consisting of liquid crystals and polymer chains.
• Analyzed the impact of varying architectural parameters and particle interactions on the behavior of different systems.
• Used Python to conduct numerical analysis of structural parameters of the systems.

The Ohio State University, Department of Mathematics
Columbus, Ohio June 2023 - August 2023
Advisor: Dr. Sergei Chmutov

• Worked on finding suitable arrow generalizations of the Conway Polynomial for Virtual Links.
• Wrote scripts to facilitate the computation of various knot invariants.

The University of Michigan, Department of Mathematics
Calculus Instructor Aug 2024 - Present

• Acted as an instructor of record for the Introductory Program in Mathematics at the University of Michigan
• As of February 2026, taught one section of Math 115 (Calculus 1) and three sections of Math 116 (Calculus 2) using inquiry-based learning.

The Ohio State University, Department of Mathematics
Mentor for Math 4181-4182H Aug 2022 - May 2024

• Hosted semiweekly problem-solving sessions geared towards helping Honors Real Analysis students develop mathematical intuition and proof-writing skills.
• Graded homework assignments and provided detailed feedback to students.

The Ohio State University, Department of Mathematics
Grader for Math 2255 and Math 2568 Jan 2022 - May 2023

• Graded homework assignments and exams for introductory undergraduate courses in linear algebra and ordinary differential equations.

Self Employed
Private Tutor Dec 2016 - Present

• Helped high school students become comfortable and confident with their abilities in mathematics and the natural sciences.
• Tutored mathematics ranging from precalculus to multivariable calculus, physics, and chemistry.

Diego Becerra, Pranav R. Jois, Lisa M. Hall, “Conformational variability of intrinsically isotropic polymers with varying stiffness immersed in nematogenic solvents”, Polymer, 295 (2024). [Click to Access]

Diego Becerra, Pranav R. Jois, Lisa M. Hall, “Coarse-grained modeling of polymers with end-on and side-on liquid crystal moieties: Effect of architecture”, Journal of Chemical Physics, 158.22 (2023). [Click to Access]

First Place, U-M Datathon February 2025
Top 500 Placement on Putnam Exam March 2023
First Place, OSC SUG Conference October 2022
Smith Physics Dept. Award March 2022
Maximus Scholarship March 2020

Pranav Jois and Lisa M. Hall, “Coarse-grained modeling of side-chain liquid crystal polymers: effect of the architectural properties on phase behavior.” Ohio Supercomputer Center Statewide User Group conference, Columbus Ohio. 27 October 2022.

"The Lemniscate of Bernoulli and Elliptic Integrals." Reading Classics Seminar, The Ohio State University Department of Mathematics. 12 February 2024.

"Celestial Dynamics and the Three Body Problem." Reading Classics Seminar, The Ohio State University Department of Mathematics. 3 October 2023.

"What is a Quasicrystal." What is ...? Seminar, The Ohio State University Department of Mathematics. 18 July 2023.

"An Introduction to the Calculus of Variations." Reading Classics Seminar, The Ohio State University Department of Mathematics. 21 February 2023.

“The Geometry of Paper Folding.” Reading Classics Seminar, The Ohio State University, Department of Mathematics. 13 September 2022.

• Computer programming (Python, Java, C++)
• Development in Windows and Linux-based operating systems
• Utilization of high-performance computing resources
• Documentation with LATEX