Ana Duff

Dr. Ana Duff is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Business and Information Technology. She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa and has taught at institutions including the University of Ottawa, Royal Military College of Canada, and International School of Belgrade. Her research focuses on Lie superalgebras and their applications in quantum physics, alongside contributions to problem-solving frameworks in education. She has received multiple teaching awards and is actively involved in community mobilization programs.

Education includes a B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics from York University, an M.Sc. from the University of Toronto, and a Certificate in University Teaching from Ontario Tech University (2018).

Her work emphasizes responsible management education and sustainable development. Recent publications include a 2024 paper in CMS Notes on systematic problem-solving frameworks and a 2022 discussion paper on teaching methodologies.

Awards include teaching recognitions from the University of Ottawa and Royal Military College of Canada, alongside a student-nominated Ontario Tech Student Choice Award.

She has led workshops on open data integration in education and co-chaired the FBIT PRME Steering Committee (2021–2024).

Dr. Duff’s community engagement spans large-scale programs in Canada and internationally, bridging academic and practical applications of mathematics and education.