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Erik Westlund serves as the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics at Kennesaw State University (KSU). He joined the faculty in 2011 and has held leadership roles, including Interim Department Chair from 2024 to 2025. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences from Michigan Technological University (2010), an M.S. from the same institution (2006), and a B.S. in Mathematics from Northland College (2003).
His research focuses on discrete mathematics, including combinatorics, extremal and algebraic graph theory, and applied network analysis. He also explores best practices in undergraduate mathematics education and institutional research. Westlund emphasizes active learning in teaching calculus for STEM majors and discrete mathematics for computer science students, alongside courses in graph theory, combinatorics, and abstract algebra.
His publications span theoretical graph theory and educational innovation, addressing topics like Hamilton decompositions in Cayley graphs, graph coloring extensions, and faculty-driven curricular reforms. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to academic leadership and research are evident through his sustained scholarly output and administrative roles.
Westlund’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text, but his roles as department chair and professor highlight institutional and academic leadership. His work bridges pure mathematical research with pedagogical innovation, reflecting a commitment to both advancing knowledge and enhancing educational practices.
