Eric Numfor

Eric Numfor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Augusta University, affiliated with the College of Science and Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville and an M.S. in Mathematics from East Tennessee State University.

His research lies at the intersection of mathematical biology, optimal control, and mathematical modeling, with a strong emphasis on infectious disease dynamics, public health, and socio-epidemiological systems. His work integrates dynamical systems, control theory, and data-driven modeling to understand complex health challenges such as HIV-opioid co-infection, SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and cholera outbreaks influenced by cultural practices.

The recent publications (2021–2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on modeling infectious diseases using differential equations and optimal control frameworks, often incorporating behavioral, social, or cultural factors. These studies span diverse contexts including Georgia (USA) and Cameroon, highlighting both local and global health applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Achievement in Research, Department of Mathematics, Augusta University (2017, 2016)
• Outstanding Young Faculty Award, College of Science and Mathematics, Augusta University (2017)
• Graduate Student Academic Achievement Award, University of Tennessee (2014)
• Graduate Student Senate Travel Award, University of Tennessee-Knoxville (2014)

Dr. Numfor has been actively involved in academic service, advising, and grant-related activities through extensive committee participation, including leadership roles in promotion and tenure committees at both departmental and college levels. He has served on curriculum, internship, and search committees, contributing significantly to institutional governance. He also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications and Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering.

He teaches courses including Calculus, Computational Linear Algebra, and Mathematical Modeling at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He is involved in mentoring through undergraduate research (CURS 2990) and graduate projects (MATH 6990), though no named students are listed in the provided text.