Erin Wolf Chambers

Erin Wolf Chambers is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, with a concurrent appointment in the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics. She holds the Snyder Family Mission Collegiate Professorship. Previously, she was at Saint Louis University (SLU) as a Professor in Computer Science and Mathematics. Her research focuses on computational topology and geometry, combinatorial algorithms, and improving STEM education inclusivity. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2008.

Dr. Chambers teaches courses such as Topological Data Analysis and Algorithms. She has been recognized with the Rev. Edmund P. Joyce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and serves as an editor for the Journal of Computational Geometry and Journal of Applied and Computational Topology. She is actively involved in initiatives like SafeToC and the Society for Computational Geometry.

Her research includes NSF-funded projects, with notable contributions in topological data analysis, geometric algorithms, and educational equity. Over 40 publications span topics like Reeb graphs, medial axis analysis, and plant root morphology. She advises students on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and advocates for fostering inclusive academic environments.