Igor Nikitin

Igor Nikitin serves as Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department within the Math and Sciences Division at the University of Hawai‘i at Leeward Community College. His office (GT 215) and contact details (808-455-0403, igor@hawaii.edu) reflect active faculty status, with responsibilities including Lead Instructor for Math 135 (College Algebra) and Math 140 (Precalculus).

Educational credentials demonstrate interdisciplinary training:

• MS in Mathematics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
• PhD in Political Science, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

His professional focus centers on community college mathematics education, particularly curriculum development for foundational STEM courses. The dual expertise in Mathematics and Political Science suggests unique perspectives on educational policy implementation within two-year institutions. Outreach involvement through Science Olympiad and Discovery Fair committees indicates strong commitment to student engagement beyond standard teaching duties.

As a community college faculty member, his work prioritizes undergraduate instruction and transfer preparation over graduate supervision. Committee roles (Curriculum Committee, Election Committee) reflect active participation in institutional governance, aligning with the faculty expectations outlined in University of Hawai‘i Executive Policy 9.214.