Frank Lynch

Frank Lynch is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at Eastern Washington University (EWU). He serves as Director of the Department of Mathematics' Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics (established 2019). His expertise includes biomathematics, biological gels, biochemical physiology, perturbation theory, and asymptotic analysis. He emphasizes student mentorship, having been the first in his department to supervise undergraduate presentations at professional meetings and co-author manuscripts with students. Recent leadership roles include Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee (2023-2024) and Past President of the EWU Faculty Organization (2023-2024).

Education:

• BS in Mathematics & Physics, Linfield College (1999)
• MS in Mathematics, University of Utah (2001)
• PhD in Mathematics, University of Utah (2010)

Research Focus: His work bridges mathematical modeling and biological systems. He prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in applying mathematical frameworks to physiological and biochemical processes. His recent efforts align with EWU’s growth in graduate education through the applied mathematics program.

Professional Contributions: As a leader in academic governance, he has shaped institutional strategy through faculty representation roles. His mentoring legacy includes fostering undergraduate research and anticipates expanding to graduate student supervision with the Master’s program.

Labs/Teams: Directs the MS in Applied Mathematics program, fostering collaborative research environments for students.