Samar Elhitti

Samar Elhitti is an Associate Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics, School of Arts & Sciences at the City University of New York (CUNY), specifically at the New York City College of Technology. She serves as the director of the CUNY Youth Ambassador Program and coordinates the Writing Across the Curriculum program at City Tech.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Missouri (2008)
• M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Missouri (2006)
• Maîtrise ès Sciences in Probability and Statistics from the Lebanese University (2001)

Professor Elhitti's research focuses on the intersection of Valuation Theory, Commutative Algebra, and Algebraic Geometry. Her work explores deep connections between these fields, particularly in the context of defect extensions and resolution of singularities. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of Artin-Schreier defect extensions and Perron transforms.

Her publications span from 2010 to 2017, with a primary focus on advanced algebraic structures. The majority of her work lies in pure mathematics, specifically in valuation theory and commutative algebra, with applications to algebraic geometry. Additionally, she has contributed to educational discourse through an op-ed on collaborative educational initiatives between CUNY and the United Nations.

She has received several research awards and grants, including:

• PSC-CUNY 43 Trad A Research award (2012-2013)
• CUNY Scholar Incentive Award (2012)
• CUNY OAA award for Improving undergraduate learning in Mathematics (2011)
• PSC-CUNY 41 Research award (2010-2011)
• PSC-CUNY 40 Research award (2009-2010)

Professor Elhitti has been actively involved in research funding and academic programs. She has secured multiple PSC-CUNY research awards and participated in the CUNY Scholar Incentive program. Additionally, she directs the CUNY Youth Ambassador Program and coordinates the Writing Across the Curriculum initiative, demonstrating her commitment to educational innovation and student engagement.

She is the director of the CUNY Youth Ambassador Program and a coordinator of the Writing Across the Curriculum program at City Tech, indicating her leadership in educational outreach and curriculum development.