Samson Leung

Samson Leung is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University. He specializes in teaching undergraduate courses such as Multivariable Calculus, Calculus series, and Mathematical Logic. Previously, he completed his PhD in Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, where he received the 2023 Hugh Young Graduate Student Teaching Award and the 2022 Outstanding Research Graduate Student Prize. His research focuses on abstract elementary classes (AECs) in mathematical logic, exploring stability cardinals, axiomatization, superstability, and categoricity.

Education: PhD in Mathematical Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University (2018-2023). Teaching responsibilities at PSU include MATH230, MATH140/MATH141, and MATH457. His pedagogical approach emphasizes making complex mathematical concepts accessible, as evidenced by student praise for his dedication and extended office hours.

Research interests include stability theory, model theory, and the application of formal systems to abstract mathematical structures. His published work addresses foundational questions in AECs, with contributions to categoricity transfer and tameness conditions.

Awards include recognition for both teaching and research excellence, highlighting his dual commitment to education and scholarly contributions. Leung aims to continue teaching as a lifelong career, prioritizing knowledge dissemination and student engagement.