College of Science, Technology, and Health
Meet Our Faculty
Computer Science Faculty
Dr. Stephen Blythe
Dr. Blythe is a Computer Scientist with interests in algorithms and systems. He received a B.S. in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Delaware in 1990. He then earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1993 and 1997, respectively. He has worked as a programmer in industry, and joined the faculty at St. Louis University and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville University for 11 years before joining the faculty at Â鶹ŮÀÉ. He has taught a variety of courses, ranging from introductory programming to senior projects. His research interests include distributed systems, algorithm design and analysis, high-level synthesis, and Computer Science education. Dr. Blythe lives in the St. Louis area with his wife Trina and children Katherine, William, and Emily. Beyond his academic interests, Dr. Blythe enjoys reading, baseball, tennis, ballroom dance, and traveling.
Zheng Huang
Zheng Huang received his Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2013 and M.S in Software Engineering at North Dakota State University. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity at North Dakota State University. His research focuses on spatial awareness in cross-device interaction.
Before joining Â鶹ŮÀÉ University, Mr. Huang served as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Illinois College from 2019, where he taught a wide range of computer science courses. He is a strong proponent of active learning, utilizing various in-class activities to engage students and help them grasp abstract computer science concepts.
Mr. Huang’s research has been widely recognized and published in top-ranking journals in his field. This includes four peer-reviewed journal articles (three of which he first-authored) and one peer-reviewed conference article. His work has appeared in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, which is ranked #4 in , and Multimedia Tools and Applications, ranked #1 in .
He currently resides in O’Fallon with his family and enjoys cheering on his son’s athletic endeavors, particularly in hockey and fencing.
Jordyn Mayfield
Ms. Mayfield is a Computer Scientist with interests in computer science education and in introductory programming concepts. She received both her B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. During her time there, she took on a variety of teaching positions that ultimately reinforced her passion for education. Her exposure to different class sizes and formats has further sparked her interest in the learning process. In addition to her prior teaching experiences, she has also worked in industry, where she has held positions in data analysis and in systems engineering. Outside of academia, Ms. Mayfield enjoys fashion, roller skating, crocheting, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Data Science Faculty
Sagar Kalauni
Sagar Kalauni received a Master of Science in Statistics and Operations Research, along with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Science, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). During his time at SIUE, he built a strong foundation in statistical modeling, data analytics, and applied research, and collaborated on several data science research projects with students from other universities.
Throughout his professional career, Sagar has worked in both corporate and academic settings as a Data Scientist and Instructor. He was recognized for excellence in data analysis at SIUE’s Honors Day programs in 2024 and 2025. He is passionate about teaching students to think critically, solve complex problems, and apply analytical reasoning to transform raw data into meaningful insights. Helping students gain the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s data-driven world is his primary motivation.
Mathematics Faculty
Dr. Wojciech Golik
Dr. Golik is a numerical analyst with research papers on fast numerical solutions of differential and integral equations and on wavelet applications in electromagnetics. He has an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Poznan Technological University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from New Mexico State University. He has over 30 years of experience in teaching at the university level. He teaches a wide variety of courses including Calculus, Linear Algebra, Partial Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, History of Mathematics, and Statistics. He conducts research projects with undergraduates in numerical analysis.
Dr. Nikhil Gupta
Nikhil Gupta received his B.A. in mathematics from Princeton University in 2009. He spent the 2009 academic year as a teaching fellow in mathematics at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. In 2016, he obtained his Ph.D. in mathematics from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. Gupta’s research deals with generalizations of periodic functions called automorphic functions; this area of research lies at the intersection of harmonic analysis and number theory. In addition to research, Gupta is a dedicated teacher, having taught numerous courses at the undergraduate level during his tenure as a graduate student. He looks forward to sharing his love and enthusiasm for mathematics with his students at Â鶹ŮÀÉ.
Dr. Erin Martin
Dr. Martin received a B.S. in applied mathematics from the University of Missouri – Rolla (now Missouri S&T) in 2004. She completed her M.S. and Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Arkansas in 2006 and 2008, respectively. After completing her graduate studies, she served as a faculty member and administrator at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., for nine years before joining the Â鶹ŮÀÉ faculty in 2017. She has taught a variety of mathematics courses, ranging from Intermediate Algebra to Advanced Calculus. She is a strong proponent of active learning, particularly inquiry-based learning, and is actively engaged in undergraduate research. Besides working with students to conduct research in her own areas of geometric analysis and partial differential equations, she has led projects on topics ranging from graph theory to applied math.
Mary Silverglate
Mary Silverglate earned a Master of Arts in Mathematics at Saint Louis University in 2023, where she also taught undergraduate courses. While teaching at Kelly Miller Middle School in Washington, DC and Life for Life Academy High School in St. Louis, Missouri, she earned her Master of Science in Education at Johns Hopkins University in 2019. Prior to mathematics teaching, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Economics from the University of Chicago in 2017, where she did social science research in private, non-profit, and university settings. She still focuses her research and continuing education on the intersection of mathematics, education, and social science, focusing on how to best support students who come into the college classroom from underserved communities and non-traditional backgrounds.
Academic interests:
Mathematics education, statistics, graph theory, teacher preparation
Matthias Wood
Matthias Wood received a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) in 2017. During his graduate studies, he gained experience teaching entry-level math courses and developed a passion for instruction and curriculum development. As a Mathematics Instructor at Â鶹ŮÀÉ University, his professional interests include course design and instruction, primarily in implementing and developing Open Educational Resources (OER).
Dr. Erin Martin
Department Head
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Technology