Faculty | B.S. in Mathematics
Chelsie Stunrod
- Program Chair, Mathematics
- Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- M.S., Biola University, La Mirada
- M.A., Biola University, La Mirada
- B.S., Biola University, La Mirada
Chelsie Balli is serving at Biola University as the Director of the Quantitative Reasoning Program. This role enhances the department’s contribution to the university’s core curriculum and requires a unique blend of mathematics and administrative expertise. Balli believes that the integration of faith and learning is a key element of the educational theory and practice of a Christian...
Research Interests
- Math Education
- Pedagogy
- Instructional Practices
- Memory in Math
- Math Anxiety
- Foundational Skills in Math
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Practical Applications in the Math Classroom
Jason Wilson
- Professor of Mathematics
- Director, Quantitative Consulting Center
- Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
- M.A., California State University, Fullerton
- M.A., Biola University
- B.S., Biola University
- B.A., Biola University
Dr. Jason Wilson oversees the statistics service courses in the Department of Math and Computer Science: Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Business Statistics, and Biostatistics. For the math program, he teaches Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Statistics II, Statistical Consulting Practicum, and God and Math. For the Applied Psychology program, he teaches the...
Joseph DiMuro
- Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Ph.D, Mathematics, University of Southern California
- B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, Biola University
Joseph DiMuro teaches in the undergraduate B.S. in Mathematics program. His courses include Calculus (3 semesters), Abstract Algebra (2 semesters), Introduction to Real Analysis (2 semesters), and Readings in Mathematics. He sees the mathematical world as a part of God's creation, and he strives to help his students see the beauty in the mathematical world like beauty in nature. DiMuro aims to...
Shieu-Hong Lin
- Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Ph.D., Brown University
- M.Div., Logos Evangelical Seminary
- B.S., National Taiwan University
Shieu-Hong Lin teaches core courses on computer science and mathematics in the areas of algorithms, artificial intelligence, data science, game theory, machine learning, optimization, and programming. His computer science courses adopt an analysis-design-implementation paradigm to connect the understanding of analytical frameworks with hands-on problem-solving experiences. To keep students...
Research Interests
- Algorithms Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operations Research
- Statistical Learning Theory and Application
Justin Marks
- Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Ph.D., Mathematics, Colorado State University
- M.S., Mathematics, Colorado State University
- B.S., Mathematics, Westmont College
Justin Marks completed his B.S. in Mathematics at Westmont College, and earned his M.S. and doctorate in Mathematics at Colorado State University. His dissertation was in the area of geometric data analysis, with emphasis on developing algorithms for computing mean representatives for a collection of points on a Riemannian manifold. Marks held four postdoctoral positions, including...
Courses
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Biostatistics
- Number Theory/Math History
Research Interests
- Geometrics data analysis
- Matrix analysis and applications
- Computational linear algebra
- Hyperspectral imagery
- Frame theory
- Compressed sensing
Yu Yan
- Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Ph.D., Stanford University
- B.S., Fudan University (Shanghai, China)
Yu Yan teaches a wide range of mathematics courses, such as Calculus, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, and Differential Equations. Her teaching pedagogy focuses on developing the students' thinking and learning skills. Her lessons emphasize conceptual understanding and effective problem solving. Her passion is to lead students to discover the beauty of mathematics, which...