Xiaohui Zhong

Xiaohui Zhong is a Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), affiliated with the College of Engineering & Science. She teaches a wide range of mathematics courses, including actuarial science, statistics, calculus, and engineering mathematics. She is the developer of the actuarial science minor program and advises students in this area. Her research focuses on applying statistics and probability in engineering and science, with a emphasis on transportation systems and interdisciplinary education. Dr. Zhong has led or co-led multiple NSF grants, including a $598K NSF-funded initiative to advance women in STEM and a $194K project to transform STEM policies at UDM.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mathematics, Wayne State University, 1991
• M.S., Mathematics, Wayne State University, 1987
• M.S., Mathematics, South China University of Technology, 1985
• B.S., Mathematics, South China University of Technology, 1982

Research Interests: Dr. Zhong’s work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications. She develops statistical models for transportation infrastructure (e.g., light rail system cost analysis) and explores innovative teaching methods like project-based learning in biostatistics. Her grants include collaborations with the Department of Transportation and the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium.

Grants & Projects:

• NSF Grant #1409118: Transforming STEM Policies ($194,500)
• NSF Grant #1107034: Advancing Women in STEM ($598,611)
• DOT Grant: Southeast Michigan Transit Public Opinion Study ($233,783)
• Internal grants for app development and service-learning initiatives (e.g., $1,500 for Light Rail Cost Design APP)

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects such as computational physics minors and collaborative filtering algorithms. Key collaborators include Utpal Dutta (transportation modeling) and Kevin Daimi (computational statistics).