Summary
Michael Stobb is an Assistant Professor of Data Science with eight years of academic and research experience, blending deep training in applied mathematics (BA/MS) with ongoing PhD work at UC Merced. He focuses on mathematical modeling, sensitivity analysis, and uncertainty quantification, applying techniques from graph theory, neural networks, optimization, and parallel numerical algorithms to real-world problems. Michael has a strong teaching background across institutions and practical exposure through internships in both industry and national security contexts, giving him a pragmatic edge in translating theory to practice. Based in Cedar Rapids, he is particularly interested in interdisciplinary mathematical biology and statistical modeling, and brings curiosity-driven, systems-level thinking to complex modeling challenges.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science, Mathematical Modeling, Master of Science, Mathematical Modeling at Humboldt State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Applied Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Applied Mathematics at University of California, Merced