Solomon Jekel

Solomon Jekel is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Northeastern University's College of Science, with a 44-year tenure. He specializes in differential topology, focusing on foliations and their dynamics through differential equations. His research includes foundational work on the Euler class in homological algebra, published in American Journal of Mathematics. He holds visiting professorships at Utrecht University (Netherlands) and the Centro de Investigacion (Mexico City). Jekel earned his PhD from Dartmouth College (1974) and completed postdoctoral work as a C.L.E. Moore Instructor at MIT (1974–1976).

As a faculty advisor, he champions interdisciplinary math education, overseeing the growth of Northeastern's math programs from 50 to 800 majors in 15 years. He emphasizes combined majors (e.g., math with business or biology) to prepare students for evolving fields like AI and environmental science. Students praise his approachable teaching style and mentorship, citing his role in crafting personalized degree paths and fostering a supportive academic community.