Summary
Fred Hickernell is a Professor of Applied Mathematics with over three decades of academic leadership and 13 years of focused experience in computational mathematics and statistics at Illinois Institute of Technology. He has built and led interdisciplinary programs—founding the Center for Interdisciplinary Scientific Computation, chairing a department, and serving as Vice Provost for Research—while continuing an active research and teaching portfolio spanning high school to postdoc mentorship. Trained at MIT (PhD) with a BA in Math and Physics, he specializes in applying sophisticated mathematical, computational, and statistical methods to real-world problems across disciplines. Known for translating deep theory into practical computational tools, he also curates talk decks publicly, reflecting a commitment to clear communication of complex ideas.
13 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Mathematics, PhD, Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Diploma, Mathematics and Science, Diploma, Mathematics and Science at Arcadia High School
BA, Math, Physics, BA, Math, Physics at Pomona College
Chinese