Elizabeth Gross

Elizabeth Gross is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, joining in 2018. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2013). Her research focuses on algebraic statistics, computational algebraic geometry, and their applications in phylogenetics and systems biology. She has led interdisciplinary projects such as the NSF-funded CAREER Grant (2020) to advance phylogenetic network analysis using algebraic methods.

Her academic contributions span theoretical advancements in algebraic statistics, including work on model identifiability and steady-state analysis of chemical networks. She has also explored neural coding and information literacy in educational contexts, emphasizing collaboration between librarians and researchers in AI literacy initiatives.

Key achievements include developing methodologies for phylogenetic network reconstruction, analyzing convex/non-convex neural codes, and advancing computational tools like Bertini for Macaulay2. Her work bridges pure mathematics with applied domains such as biology and social network analysis.

Professional recognitions include the 2020 NSF CAREER Award. She actively participates in academic service, contributing to conference organization (e.g., Algebraic Statistics 2020) and maintaining a research group focused on algebraic approaches to interdisciplinary problems.