Dr. Louisa Catalano

Assistant Professor

Office: James M. Baker University Center 428
Mathematics
College of Information and Mathematical Sciences
LouisaCatalano@clayton.edu
Phone: (678) 466-4433

Biography

In 2011, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. In 2014, I graduated from John Carroll University with a Master of Science in Mathematics. I then attended Kent State University, where I was awarded a Masters of Arts in Pure Mathematics in 2017 and a PhD in Pure Mathematics in 2020. From 2020-2022, I was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Union College in Schenectady, NY. I have been an Assistant Professor at Clayton State University since August of 2022.

Education

Ph D, Pure Mathematics , Kent State University, 2020

MA, Pure Mathematics, Kent State University, 2017

MS, Mathematics , John Carroll University , 2014

Intellectual Contributions

Louisa Catalano, Tomas Merchan Rodriguez, On rational functional identities, Communications in Algebra – August 22 2023

Louisa Catalano, Janiah Leavens, Tomas Merchan Rodriguez, On Vukman-Type Functional Identities, Journal of Algebra and Its Applications –

Service to the University & University System of Georgia

College, Faculty Awards Committee, Committee Member – Fall 2024 to Spring 2026

College, Symposium Committee, Committee Member – August 2025 to March 2026

College, Symposium Committee, Committee Chair – November 2023 to March 2024

College, CIMS Graduate Curriculum Subcommittee, Committee Member – November 2022 to May 2025

Department, Curriculum Committee, Committee Member – August 2022 to May 2023

Department, Math 1501/2140/2502/2503/3303 (STEM Math) Committee, Committee Member – August 2022 to May 2025

Department, Study Abroad Committee, Committee Member – February 2023 to May 2024

Teaching Interest

I enjoy teaching a wide range of mathematics courses, from College Algebra and Calculus to proof-based courses such as Abstract Algebra. In all my classes, I use a variety of teaching methods to engage students. I balance both lecturing and active learning activities in the classroom, creating an open, supportive environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the concepts.

Research Interest

My main research interests belong to the area of noncommutative algebra. In particular I am interested in functional identities, linear preservers, and radical theory. More recently, I have become interested in studying problems in the area of geometric measure theory.