Juan C. Meza

Juan C. Meza is a Professor and Dean of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced. His research spans applied and computational mathematics, focusing on parallel computing methods and their applications in nanoscience, power grid reliability, molecular conformation, and antibiotic resistance modeling.

His recent work includes mathematical approaches to reversing antibiotic resistance and optimizing chemical vapor deposition. He has also contributed to scalable computational techniques for semiconductor device modeling and energy systems.

Juan teaches courses such as "Mathematical Modeling for Biology" and "Fundamental Concepts in Computational Mathematics." He actively promotes STEM diversity and has provided professional development guidance for students and researchers.

Notable activities include a 2022 travel grant initiative for mathematicians and commentary on professional communication skills. His publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration in computational biology, energy systems, and quantum chemistry.