Yan Zhuang

Yan Zhuang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College, North Carolina. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Brandeis University and a BA from Goucher College.

• Research Focus: Enumerative Combinatorics, Algebraic Combinatorics, Permutation Statistics
• Grants: NSF DMS-2316181 (2023-2025)

His work explores connections between permutation enumeration and (quasi)symmetric function theory, with applications to combinatorial Hopf algebras. He supervises undergraduate research projects and founded the DREAM summer program for mathematics outreach.

Recent publications examine Narayana number refinements, Eulerian polynomials, and pattern-avoiding permutations. He received tenure in 2024 and actively participates in professional development through conference attendance and invited talks.