School of Science
Mathematics
Where problem‑solvers become innovators.
The Department of Mathematics offers courses that lead to the degrees of the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics. The department hosts the Center for Fusion and Training, where associated faculty members apply nonlinear dynamics in fusion science and train undergraduate and graduate students. It also hosts Hampton University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), whose main goal is to improve the financial literacy of our students. The department runs a weekly/biweekly seminar where students, faculty, and invited guests present their research results.
Degree Programs
Select a degree program to take a look at the curriculum, course requirements, and application process.
News Spotlight
- Mathematics News
Hampton University will convene scholars and industry leaders from across the globe for the International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics and Industrial Applications (ICEMIA), a two-week virtual gathering designed to spark...
Advancing discovery through the language of numbers.
Research within the Department of Mathematics gives you the opportunity to explore the theories and techniques that shape scientific innovation. Graduate study in Applied Mathematics prepares you for research-intensive careers or for continuing on to Ph.D. programs, where mathematical modeling, data analysis, and computational methods play a central role in solving real‑world problems.
Our Team Members
Dr. Dejenie Lakew
Assistant Professor and Interim Chair
Areas of Expertise: Functional Analysis. Dirac Operator, Hypercomplex Function Theory/Clifford Analysis. Operator Theory, Differential Equations. Fractional Calculus in Hypercomplex Function Spaces.
Dr. Dejenie A. Lakew is an assistant professor and interim chair of the Department of Mathematics at Hampton University. His research focuses on functional analysis and hypercomplex function theory, in particular on abstract function spaces called Sobolev spaces, with particular emphasis on spaces with an inner product. These spaces have special properties called orthogonality, which makes them useful in applications in engineering and physics in particular.
Dr. Lakew is an active member of the global Mathematical Society in general and the American Mathematical Society in particular. He studied function spaces in various settings for a long time and has published several research results in international mathematical journals and on arXiv. He presented his results at the annual meetings of the American Mathematical Society and at departmental seminars at various universities. His current research focuses on fractional Sobolev spaces and boundary value problems, and established new results, which are published in the Pure and Applied Mathematics Journal and also appeared on arXiv. Besides, he is working on a new project: What is a Functional….? From the very definition to the deepest use of it, he eloquently presents the fascinating functionals. Dr. Lakew as an interim chair, manages departmental operations well.
Dr. Alemayehu Negash
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: My current research directions focus on: Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Analysis; Probability Theory and Fractional Stochastic Partial Differential Equations (SPDEs); Functional Analysis and Fixed Point Theory; Linear and Nonlinear Optimization Methods; Matrix Theory, operator theory; Abstract Algebra, and Group Theory.
Dr. Alkesh Punjabi
Emeritus Professor
Dr. Alsadig Ali
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Data Science and Computational Mathematics, with emphasis on Bayesian Statistics, Uncertainty Quantification, and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Scalable computational and statistical methods to solve inverse problems related to flows in porous media, including subsurface characterization, contaminant transport, and energy applications. Leveraging data analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance modeling, simulation, and decision making in large scale scientific c
Dr. Archana Timsina
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Timsina’s research interests include Mathematical Biology, Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, and Computational Dynamical Systems. Her work focuses on applying mathematical and computational techniques to analyze complex systems and solve interdisciplinary problems. She always looks for innovative ways to solve problems regarding data structure, algorithm, and build strong relationships with diverse individuals to improve processes.
Dr. Chelsea Harris
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Computer-aided diagnosis, sparse analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence in medicine, biomedical imaging, image analysis.
Dr. Daniel Ntiamoah
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Optimization and alternating algorithms, Numerical analysis and computational methods in high dimensions, Dynamical systems and nonlinear dynamics, Mathematical biology and epidemiological modeling, Differential equations (ordinary and partial), Machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, Applied mathematics and mathematical modeling.
Dr. Feras Yousef
Associate Professor
Areas of Expertise: Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations arising in Physical, Biological, and Materials Sciences; Numerical Methods; Dynamical Systems; Structural Bioinformatics; Geometric Function Theory; Fixed Point Theory; Fractional Differential Equations and their Applications.
Dr. Fnu Monika
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Functional Analysis and Operator theory. Open to explore new fields.
Dr. Gabrielle Smith
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Gabrielle L. Smith’s research integrates mathematical modeling, data analytics, and computational biology to explore social-ecological resilience within a One Health framework—examining how human, animal, and environmental systems adapt to change. Her interdisciplinary work develops data-driven models to investigate disease resilience in wildlife and nutrition-sensitive agricultural systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dr. Georgette Owusuamankwah
Visiting Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Owusu-Amankwah’s research interests reflect her commitment to addressing global challenges through rigorous statistical methodologies and interdisciplinary quantitative approaches. Her interests span mathematical and statistical modeling, mathematical finance, game theory with artificial intelligence, community and economic development, climate change and clean energy, behavioral and health economics, nutrition and food security, environmental health, technology adoption,
Mr. Graham Fogelgren
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Meaza Bogale
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Matrix analysis, multilinear algebra & their applications, Lie groups/algebras, functional analysis and fixed point theory, emphasizing the development of analytical methods that advance both theoretical & applied mathematics. Recent research includes the formulation of generalized contraction principles, co-cyclic mappings, altering distance functions to establish existence & uniqueness theorems for nonlinear operators in metric, b-metric, cone metric, and partial metric spa
Dr. Nar Rawal
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Spectral Theory and Applications of Nonlocal Dispersal Operators, Population Dynamics, Ecological Modeling.
Dr. Ranis Ibragimov
Associate Professor
Areas of Expertise: My research interests broadly lie in the applications of Mathematical Modeling (including Differential Equations, Analytic and Numerical Methods, Perturbation theory, Bifurcation phenomena, Asymptotic Methods, Data Analysis, and Statistics) to industrial, engineering, and environmental sciences. As a fluid dynamicist, I have worked on geophysical and environmental flows within a complex geometry. My research is numerically oriented and theoretical in nature.
Dr. Raymond DeWitt
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Task-specific self-efficacy and mathematics achievement, Peer-assisted learning and Supplemental Instruction in gateway mathematics courses, Holistic assessment and equitable placement practices in STEM education, Affective factors influencing student persistence in mathematics, Teacher preparation and pedagogical strategies in mathematics education, Data-informed interventions for improving student success and retention.
Dr. Shibabrat Naik
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Naik research interests are in theory and applications of dynamical systems, chaos, computational science and engineering including magnetic confinement of plasma, fusion energy, and theoretical chemistry. His interdisciplinary research articles on nonlinear dynamics and computational science have appeared in Physical Review E, Nonlinearity, Chaos, Communication in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Royal Society’s Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics.
Your support fuels innovation in the School of Science. Contributions help create state‑of‑the‑art learning environments by funding new laboratories and providing advanced equipment that empowers students and faculty to push the boundaries of research and technology.