Jennifer Johnson-Leung

Jennifer Johnson-Leung serves as Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science within the College of Science at the University of Idaho, with additional affiliation as Participating Faculty at the Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation under the Office of Research and Economic Development.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (2005)
• BS in Chemistry and Mathematics from the College of William and Mary (1998)

Professor Johnson-Leung maintains a dual research focus bridging pure mathematics and applied epidemiology. In theoretical mathematics, she investigates Siegel modular forms, paramodular forms, Hecke algebras, and representation theory, advancing understanding of automorphic forms and their connections to algebraic geometry. Her applied work develops spatial statistical models for sociodemographic risk assessment in public health crises, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing techniques like elastic net regression to analyze vaccination behavior and mortality patterns.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals equal emphasis on deep theoretical number theory problems and urgent public health applications. The mathematical works explore structural properties of modular forms and representation theory, while epidemiological studies dissect complex interactions between political ideology, social vulnerability, and pandemic outcomes across U.S. populations.

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