Dr. Angela Beltaos
Academic Coordinator, Applied Mathematics
Contact information
E-mail: abeltaos@athabascau.ca
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Dr. Angela Beltaos
Dr. Angela Beltaos
Academic Coordinator, Applied Mathematics
Contact information
Email: abeltaos@athabascau.ca
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Dr. Beltaos is currently an Academic Coordinator of Applied Mathematics at Athabasca University (AU), where she has worked since 2019. Her educational background is in Science: Mathematics (BSc) and Physics (BSc, MSc, PhD). Her degree programs were completed at the University of Alberta and Dalhousie University. She also completed a certificate program in Renewable Energy and Conservation at Lakeland College. This was an online program that inspired her to become an online educator and provided her with the perspective of online students that is key to understanding the needs of her students at AU today. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards and scholarships throughout her studies, and most recently was nominated for the Distinguished Alumni 2022 recognition at Lakeland College.
Before she joined Athabasca University, Dr. Beltaos taught Mathematics and Physics at various higher education institutions including Concordia University of Edmonton, the University of Alberta, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). She also worked as a Tutor in the Mathematics and Statistics Learning Centre at MacEwan University. In her teaching, she aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed and the confidence and interest to pursue further studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Her research lies in the general area of Nanotechnology, and more specifically, in nanomaterials, photonics, electronics, and optoelectronics. For her PhD program, she conducted research on the Optoelectronic Properties of Graphene, with combined research at the University of Alberta (U of A), National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Nanotechnology Research Centre, and the University of Belgrade. This work was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Al Meldrum (U of A) and Dr. Adam Bergren (NRC). Her current research interests also include Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Solar Energy.
Research interests
- Nanotechnology (nanomaterials, photonics, electronics, optoelectronics)
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Solar Energy.
Educational credentials
- PhD (Physics), University of Alberta (U of A), Edmonton, 2018 (Combined studies at U of A, National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Nanotechnology Research Centre), Edmonton, and University of Belgrade, Serbia)
- Renewable Energy & Conservation Certificate with Distinction (Online program), Lakeland College, Vermilion, 2011
- Master of Science in Physics, U of A, 2006
- University Teaching Program, U of A, 2006
- Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Physics (After Degree), U of A, 2003
- Bachelor of Science (Major: Mathematics), Dalhousie University, Halifax, 2000
Professional affiliations
- Canadian Mathematical Society (Member)
- Solar Energy Society of Alberta (Member)
- Nikola Tesla Historical Society of Alberta (Executive Board Member)