Dhuha Shareef

Dhuha Shareef is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Donnelly College, where she has held academic roles since 2009. Prior to her U.S. relocation in 2008, she taught high school mathematics in Iraq for 18 years. She earned her Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) in 2014 and is currently pursuing an interdisciplinary doctorate in mathematics and physics at UMKC. Her academic promotions include advancing to Assistant Professor at Donnelly in 2014 and to Associate Professor in 2021, alongside recognition as Faculty Member of the Year in 2021.

Education Background:

• Master of Science in Mathematics, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2014)
• Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Mathematics and Physics (in progress), UMKC

Research interests center on bridging mathematical theory with applications in physics, reflecting her interdisciplinary doctoral work. Her career transition from high school teaching in Iraq to adjunct instructor at Donnelly highlights her dedication to education across diverse contexts.

Awards:

• Faculty Member of the Year, 2021

Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grant information listed. Her contributions focus on teaching and academic progression within Donnelly College's mathematics programs.