Leslie Hatfield

Leslie Hatfield is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Lynchburg, affiliated with the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. They hold a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Virginia (2003), an MS in Mathematics from the same institution (2001), and a BS in Mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State College (1996).

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, University of Virginia, 2003
• MS in Mathematics, University of Virginia, 2001
• BS in Mathematics, Virginia Tech, 1996

Research Interests:Focus on coding theory, combinatorics, and finite geometry, with applications in algebra and bioinformatics. Recent work explores dual codes of projective planes and voting theory. Active in presenting accessible mathematics to students and the public through activities like mathematical origami and voting system analyses.

Awards:

• Shirley Rosser Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee (2005)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year (2003)

Professional Engagement:Liaison to the Mathematical Association of America (2003–present), member of the American Mathematical Society (1998–2006). Active in organizing academic conferences and colloquia, including the SUMS Conference and Lynchburg Science Gang events.