Faculty

For inquiries about the graduate programs in mathematics or statistics, please contact the graduate coordinator at mathstat.gradinfo@lists.wsu.edu.

Asaki, Tom	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 228 Pullman 509-335-3135 tasaki@wsu.edu
	Derivative-Free and blackbox optimization, mixed-variable optimization, discrete transformation discovery, inverse problems in data and image analysis.
Chen, Xiongzhi	Asst Prof - Tenure Track Neill 230 Pullman 509-335-3150 xiongzhi.chen@wsu.edu
	Simultaneous inference, theoretical foundation of analysis of non-Euclidean data and of deep learning models, statistics of stochastic differential equations, and harmonic analysis.
Cooper, Kevin	Adjunct Prof Neill 322 Pullman 509-335-4771 kcooper@wsu.edu
	Numerical analysis, computational mathematics, neural networks.
Dasgupta, Nairanjana	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 403 Pullman 509-335-3736 dasgupta@wsu.edu
	Genomics and Bio-informatics. Dealing with large scale multiplicity in genomic, proteomic and metabolomic data sets. Dealing with dependencies in binary and ordinal data. Modeling growth and bloom phases of WA apples. Multiple Comparisons, Comparison to Control, Logistic Distribution, Optimal Designs.
DeFord, Daryl	Asst Prof - Tenure Track Neill 328 Pullman 509-335-7760 daryl.deford@wsu.edu
	See http://www.math.wsu.edu/faculty/ddeford/Research_topics.php
Dimitrov, Alex	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Vancouver 509-336-9385 alex.dimitrov@vancouver.wsu.edu
	Information-theoretic and probabilistic approaches to neural computing and cognitive processes; non-linear neuronal models; chaotic dynamical systems; non-linear signal processing and prediction; systems identification; neural-based intelligent agents. Neuromorphic computing.
Hall, William	Asst Prof - Tenure Track Neill 219 Pullman 509-335-3170 w.hall@wsu.edu
	Teaching and learning of calculus, interdisciplinary approaches to calculus, supporting instructor change.
Hudelson, Matthew	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 330 Pullman 509-335-3125 mhudelson@wsu.edu
	Probabilistic approaches to geometric and combinatorial problems, methods for maximizing content of a j-simplex bounded by the unit d-cube, and random walks on graphs.
Jandhyala, Krishna (Assoc Chair)	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 407/121 Pullman 509-335-8450/ -8652 jandhyala@wsu.edu
	The problem of multiple change-points in time-series with applications to environmental data.
Johnston, Anna	Adjunct Prof - Pullman - jannaston@gmail.com
	Cryptography/Cryptanalysis, number theoretic transforms relating to coding theory, and understanding the threat/hype/furor of Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQC) on existing algorithms
Kaul, Abhishek	Asst Prof - Tenure Track Neill 217 Pullman 509-335-5279 abhishek.kaul@wsu.edu
Khapalov, Alex	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 307 Pullman 509-335-3172 khapala@wsu.edu
	Analysis of swimming models, described by the coupled fluid and (integro-) ordinary differential equations, and their motion capabilities from the viewpoint of controllability theory. Controllability of linear and nonlinear partial differential equations, governed by multiplicative (bilinear) controls. Smart materials, point sensors and actuators, including mobile ones.
Krishnamoorthy, Bala	Prof - Tenure Track Vancouver 360-546-9167 kbala@wsu.edu
	Applied algebraic topology, Geometric measure theory, Mathematical aspects of 3D printing, Discrete and nonlinear optimization, Geometry and topology in physical chemistry, Computational models for surgical and biomedical applications, Computational biology.
Li, Haijun	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 317 Pullman 509-335-9812 liklu@wsu.edu
	Multivariate Extremes, Copulas, Risk and Choquet Capacities
Liu, Sheng-Chi	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 207 Pullman 509-335-8648 shengchi.liu@wsu.edu
	Analytic number theory, especially on L-functions and analytic theory of automorphic forms on GL(n).
Manoranjan, V.S.	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 231 Pullman 509-335-7811 mano@wsu.edu
	MATHEMATICAL MODELING – Pattern Formation, Contaminant Transport, Spread of Diseases, Population Models & Solitons;COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS – Finite Element/Finite Difference methods, Spectral methods, Operator Splitting methods, Iterative methods & Machine Learning;MATHEMATICS LEARNING – Interactive online lessons & Evidence-based Experiential learning
McDonald, Judith	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 323 Pullman 509-335-3046 jmcdonald1@wsu.edu
	Eventually nonnegative matrices, nonnegative matrices, M-matrices, inverse eigenvalue problem, spectrally arbitrary patterns.
Moore, Charles (Chair)	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 115/227 Pullman 509-335-4918 cnmoore@wsu.edu
	Probabilistic behavior of harmonic functions, free boundary problems, Stefan problems
Panchenko, Alexander	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 329 Pullman 509-335-3127 panchenko@wsu.edu
	Network approximation for effective parameters of concentrated suspensions, homogenization of unconsolidated composites and media with moving interfaces, modeling of osteoporosis and blood circulation, and inverse conductivity problem with rough conductivities.
Reiss, Daniel	Asst Prof - Career Track Clev 130E Pullman 509-335-0844 daniel.reiss@wsu.edu
Schreyer, Lynn	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 225 Pullman 509-335-3152 lynn.schreyer@wsu.edu
	Deformation of, Flow through, Evaporation in Porous Media
Schwartz, Elissa	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 309 Pullman 509-335-3142 ejs@wsu.edu
	Coupling mathematical and experimental approaches to examine host-parasite dynamics and for the development of effective vaccines.
Slavit, David	Prof - Tenure Track Vancouver 509-336-9653 dslavit@wsu.edu
	Teacher collaboration and research; Student learning.
Strigul, Nikolay	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Vancouver 509-336-9655 nick.strigul@wsu.edu
	Individual-based models, forest dynamics, ecotoxicology.
Tsatsomeros, Michael	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 229 Pullman 509-335-3144 tsat@wsu.edu
	Linear algebra, matrix analysis, especially the theory of nonnegative matrices and their generalizations. Particular interests include the numerical range; graphs and patterns associated with matrices; numerical linear algebra; applications in dynamical systems, control theory, data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Vixie, Kevin	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 203 Pullman kvixie@wsu.edu
	Examples of research projects past and present: sparse dynamic tomography, the development of image metrics which ignore unimportant differences, the sharp characterization of minimizers to variational functionals like the L1TV and ROF functionals, the flat norm for images and shapes, analysis and geometric measure theory in metric spaces, and the propagation of uncertainty through image analysis.
Voulgarakis, Nikos	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 325 Pullman 509-335-3136 n.voulgarakis@wsu.edu
	Nonlinear Dynamics, Stochastic Processes, Fluid Dynamics at small scales, Mathematical Biology and Biophysics
Wang, Xueying/Snow	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 201 Pullman 509-335-6996 xueying.wang@wsu.edu
	Integrating techniques from the fields of dynamical systems, stochastic processes and statistics to develop and analyze mathematical models. Application areas: (a) computational neuroscience; (b) infectious disease modeling; (c) population ecology.
Wang, Yuan	Assoc Prof - Tenure Track Neill 409 Pullman 509-335-3161 yuan.wang@wsu.edu
	Objected-Oriented Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Non-parametric methods, classification and clustering analysis
Yin, Hong-Ming	Prof - Tenure Track Neill 303 Pullman 509-335-7263 hyin@wsu.edu
	Partial Differential Equations and Applications; Mathematical Modeling and Analysis in Life Sciences; Financial Engineering and Portfolio Management.