Hays Whitlatch

Hays Whitlatch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Gonzaga University's College of Arts & Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina (2019), a Master's from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor's from the University of Iowa, his research spans Discrete Mathematics, focusing on graph theory, combinatorics, linear algebra, and theoretical computer science. He has active collaborations in finite field mathematics and discrete mathematical biology.

Education:
• Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of South Carolina (2019)
• M.S. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
• B.S. in Mathematics, University of Iowa

His publications include work on finite field positive-definite matrices, power domination sets in trees, and combinatorial phenomena in percolation models. Research areas emphasize interdisciplinary applications in genetics, network monitoring, and mathematical biology.

Whitlatch mentors students in projects like Combinatorial Games, Chemical Graph Theory, and Voting Theory, with former advisees including Katharine Shultis and Sviatlana Kniahnitskaya. He maintains a teaching philosophy centered on compassionate rigor and holistic education, aligning with Gonzaga University's mission.