Kemelli C. Estacio-Hiroms

Kemelli C. Estacio-Hiroms is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas, and serves as Faculty Director of the UTDiscovery Capstone Program for Data Science. Their work bridges computational mathematics and applied engineering through advanced numerical methods.

• PhD in Computational Mathematics and Computer Science (University of Sao Paulo, 2008)
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Aerospace Engineering (University of Texas at Austin, 2013)
• MSc in Computational Mathematics and Computer Science (University of Sao Paulo, 2004)
• BS in Mathematics (Sao Paulo State University, 2001)

Research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, numerical methods development, and data science education. Key contributions include the creation of the MASA library for verification and innovative algorithms for non-Newtonian flow simulations in industrial applications like injection molding.

Recent publications highlight expertise in compressible flow modeling, turbulence simulation frameworks, and meshless computational techniques. Their work emphasizes verification methodologies and practical implementations for complex engineering systems.

As Faculty Director, Kemelli orchestrates real-world data science projects with industry partners, guiding students through project lifecycles while fostering academic-community collaborations. They have served in escalating instructional roles at UT Dallas since 2016.

Current affiliations include leadership in the UTDiscovery Capstone Program and research engagements in computational mathematics applications.