معرفی
Lisette DePillis is the Norman F. Sprague Jr. Professor of Life Sciences, Professor of Mathematics, and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Previously, she directed Harvey Mudd’s Global Clinic Program before becoming department chair. Her work focuses on mathematical modeling of immune-related diseases like cancer and type I diabetes, with collaborations spanning academia, medicine, and biotechnology. She has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches to enhance treatment strategies through computational methods.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics, University of California Los Angeles
Research Interests: Lisette develops mathematical frameworks to understand complex biological systems, particularly immune responses to cancer. Her expertise spans numerical analysis, parallel computing, and algorithm design applied to biomedical problems. She emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration to translate mathematical insights into clinical applications.
Awards & Recognition:
- Maria Goeppert-Mayer Distinguished Scholar Award
- HERS-CBL Clare Boothe Luce Leadership in STEM Scholar
- American Mathematical Society Fellow
Advising & Leadership: As department chair, she mentors students pursuing STEM careers, many of whom credit her guidance for their success. Former advisees report impactful careers in mathematics, science, and education. Her Global Clinic Program experience reflects her commitment to applied, team-based research.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with academic, medical, and biotech partners on projects ranging from cell differentiation modeling to diabetes treatment optimization. Her work integrates computational and experimental methodologies.
Personal Life: Enjoys piano, voice, and family adventures. Avid reader of science fiction and humorous writing, she embraces ketogenic cooking and outdoor activities in California’s foothills.
