Kamal Chawla

Kamal Chawla is a Ph.D. in Educational Statistics and Research Methods student in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. His research interests include mathematics education and the evaluation of mathematical competencies. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Delhi, India, and his master’s degree in Industrial Mathematics and Informatics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Roorkee, India.

Through his undergraduate and graduate studies, Kamal grew interested in statistics, numerical analysis, and integrating applied mathematics with research problems in various other disciplines. The use of statistical sampling, hypothesis approach, and numerical methods such as “Lagrange Interpolation” and “Newton forward and backward interpolation” has helped him develop his understanding and analyze different real-life situations.

His professional experience as a Quantitative Aptitude Trainer acted as a catalyst in his decision to pursue education as a career. He developed a deep appreciation of the profession of teaching and its significance after closely working with students and peers.

Education

• B.Sc., Mathematics with Honors, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, 2013
• M.Sc., Industrial Mathematics and Informatics, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, 2016

Professional Experience

• Graduate Research Assistant, School of Education, University of Delaware, 2020–present
• Area Manager, Quantitative Aptitude Trainer, The Princeton Review, Noida, India, 2016–2020
• Visiting Researcher, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, India, 2015
• Research Assistant, Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, 2015
• Research Assistant, Department of Mathematics, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, 2012

Publications

• Chawla, K. (2019). Kar Kuch Aisa. India: Notionpress.