Emily A. Hynds

Emily A. Hynds serves as Executive Director for Faculty Success, Associate Dean, and Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences. She has taught undergraduate mathematics courses across all levels since joining Samford in August 2000.

Her educational background includes:

• BS from Furman University
• MS from Emory University
• PhD from Emory University

Dr. Hynds specializes in Combinatorics and Graph Theory, with concentrated research on extremal problems involving forbidden subgraphs, perfect matchings, and 2-factors. Her work explores structural properties of graphs, cycle decomposition, and enumeration techniques, often engaging undergraduate students in collaborative research projects that bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications.

Her publication record spanning 1999-2018 demonstrates sustained focus on line graphs and factorization problems, with recent work extending Catlin's foundational theorems. This trajectory highlights her contributions to advancing graph theoretical frameworks through systematic analysis of subgraph constraints and factor structures.

Scientific Awards:

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Dr. Hynds actively mentors undergraduate researchers in combinatorics projects, reflecting her commitment to developing emerging scholars. While no specific grants are documented, her leadership in faculty success initiatives suggests involvement in academic development funding. Professional affiliations include the Alabama Association of College Teachers of Mathematics, Mathematical Association of America, and Phi Beta Kappa.

Personal interests include avid attendance at Samford Bulldog sporting events with her family.