Debbie Yuster

Debbie Yuster is an Associate Professor of Data Science and Mathematics at Ramapo College of New Jersey, joining in 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Columbia University and a B.A. in Mathematics with a Computer Science concentration from Cornell University. Her research focuses on combinatorics, polyhedral geometry, and machine learning, with contributions to algebraic geometry and STEM education.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mathematics, Columbia University
• B.A., Mathematics (Computer Science concentration), Cornell University

Research Interests:

• Combinatorics: Cluster methods, enumerative problems
• Polyhedral Geometry: Hyperdeterminants, triangulations
• Machine Learning: Interdisciplinary applications
• STEM Education: K-12 collaboration and curriculum development

Publications: Her work bridges pure mathematics and computational biology, with key contributions in tropical geometry and epistatic modeling. Recent focus includes applying combinatorial techniques to high-dimensional geometric problems.

Awards/Grants: None listed in current materials.

Advising/Teaching: Teaches courses in data science (Python, ethics), mathematics (calculus, linear algebra), and collaborates on interdisciplinary programs. No formal advisees listed in profile.

Labs/Teams: Active in the School of Theoretical and Applied Science's research initiatives, including the STEM Center and bioinformatics programs.