Amir Niknejad

Amir Niknejad, PhD, is the Sisters of Charity 200th Anniversary Professor of Mathematics at Mount Saint Vincent University. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois and an MS from Claremont Graduate University. His research focuses on computational biology applications in gene expression modeling, gene regulatory networks, and protein-protein interaction networks. He teaches courses including Statistics (MATH 119), Calculus II (MATH 132), and Abstract Algebra I (MATH 341).

Dr. Niknejad's work emphasizes mathematical approaches to solving biological problems, particularly in missing data reconstruction in DNA microarrays and algorithm development for genomic analysis. His publications span interdisciplinary areas of bioinformatics, linear algebra applications, and computational methods. No specific scientific awards are listed, though his endowed professorship reflects academic recognition. He has advised no formally listed students in the provided text. His involvement with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) suggests engagement in research ethics governance.

His academic contributions bridge mathematics and life sciences, with active participation in Mount Saint Vincent's Department of Mathematics and broader university initiatives. Teaching responsibilities include foundational and advanced mathematics courses for undergraduates.