
Dr. Jacob B. Aguilar - Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Tapia School of Business 311a College of B
Office phone number:(352) 588 - 8373
Dr. Aguilar currently holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the School of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science and is the Associate Director of the Honors College at Saint University and is currently serving as the Vice President of Programs of the MAA Florida Section.
His postdoctoral research in the Institute of Bioinformatics at the University of Georgia was focused on exploring the molecular mechanisms of resilience, susceptibility, and resistance of non-human primate hosts when challenged with a malaria infection. Dr. Aguilar's primary research area is centered on the derivation and mathematical analysis of epidemiological models that estimate the transmission dynamics behind vector-borne diseases. Of recent, his work has been focused on modeling the impact that asymptomatic carriers have on the disease dynamics of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tapia School of Business 311a College of B
Office phone number:(352) 588 - 8373
Dr. Aguilar currently holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the School of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science and is the Associate Director of the Honors College at Saint University and is currently serving as the Vice President of Programs of the MAA Florida Section.
His postdoctoral research in the Institute of Bioinformatics at the University of Georgia was focused on exploring the molecular mechanisms of resilience, susceptibility, and resistance of non-human primate hosts when challenged with a malaria infection. Dr. Aguilar's primary research area is centered on the derivation and mathematical analysis of epidemiological models that estimate the transmission dynamics behind vector-borne diseases. Of recent, his work has been focused on modeling the impact that asymptomatic carriers have on the disease dynamics of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Augustus serves as an instructor of Mathematics at Saint Leo University. She is also an alumni of Saint Leo, Class of 2011. Her graduate work was done at Louisiana State University where she earned an education specialist degree in curriculum and instruction with a mathematics education concentration. Prior to joining the Saint Leo faculty, she served as professor and extension specialist of Mathematics at Valencia College. Her focus as extension specialist was to oversee the transition of high school seniors to college and retention rates for students taking introductory math courses at the college level. She currently lives in Kissimmee with her husband, two toddlers, and goldendoodle puppy.
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Dr. Siamack Bondari - Professor of Mathematics Department
Tapia School of Business Room 220 Office phone number: (352) 588-8279 Dr. Siamack Bondari is a Professor of Mathematics and the current Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Science at Saint Leo University. Dr. Bondari received his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Mathematics both from Iowa State University. Before joining Saint Leo University in 1999, Dr. Bondari worked at Iowa State University, University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, and Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. Dr. Bondari has chaired or served on many committees during his tenure at Saint Leo. He has also a former officer of MAA and has served as the co-chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science section of Florida Academy of Sciences for over 10 years. Dr. Bondari is a national chess master, and loves reading, watching old classics, nature, and spending time with his family. |

Dr. Monika Kiss - Interim Chair and Professor of Mathematics
Tapia School of Business Room 321
Office phone number: (352) 588-8836
Dr. Kiss is a Professor of Mathematics at Saint Leo University and also the coordinator of Math Circles. She is actively involved in the Florida Section of the Mathematical Association of America and also on the National level. She has
been a member of Saint Leo University since 2003 and loves her job. She is
passionate about teaching mathematics and loves to do work which involves
young people in learning more mathematics. Dr. Kiss is a past winner of several
awards, including Outstanding Faculty Member of Saint Leo University, Outstanding Advisor, School of Arts and Science Excellence in Teaching Award and MAA Distinguished College or University Teacher of the Year winner. She lives in Land O Lakes Florida with her daughter, two dogs and a cat.
Tapia School of Business Room 321
Office phone number: (352) 588-8836
Dr. Kiss is a Professor of Mathematics at Saint Leo University and also the coordinator of Math Circles. She is actively involved in the Florida Section of the Mathematical Association of America and also on the National level. She has
been a member of Saint Leo University since 2003 and loves her job. She is
passionate about teaching mathematics and loves to do work which involves
young people in learning more mathematics. Dr. Kiss is a past winner of several
awards, including Outstanding Faculty Member of Saint Leo University, Outstanding Advisor, School of Arts and Science Excellence in Teaching Award and MAA Distinguished College or University Teacher of the Year winner. She lives in Land O Lakes Florida with her daughter, two dogs and a cat.

Dr. Kevin Murphy - Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Tapia School of Business 326
Office phone number (352) 588-7192
He received his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences from The University of Iowa, while specializing in mathematical physics. He is a
mathematical modeler who enjoys sharing his love for mathematics in all of its
practical (and many not so practical) forms. He considers himself an ambassador for mathematics, and relishes in illuminating others about how math is much more than just solving for x. He also likes puzzles and games, spending time with his family and is an avid movie buff.
Tapia School of Business 326
Office phone number (352) 588-7192
He received his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences from The University of Iowa, while specializing in mathematical physics. He is a
mathematical modeler who enjoys sharing his love for mathematics in all of its
practical (and many not so practical) forms. He considers himself an ambassador for mathematics, and relishes in illuminating others about how math is much more than just solving for x. He also likes puzzles and games, spending time with his family and is an avid movie buff.

Dr. Jacci White - Professor of Mathematics
Tapia School of Business 320
Office phone number: (352) 588-8338
Dr. White is a Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Honors Program at Saint Leo University. She has been very active with the professional mathematics community as a past President, Vice President for Programs, Vice President of Site, and Governor of the Florida
Section of the Mathematical Association of America as well as committee
membership at the state and national level and past Mathematics and Computer
Science section chair for the Florida Academy of Sciences. Dr. White is a past
winner of the SLU School of Arts and Sciences Researcher of the Year, MAA
Distinguished College or University Teacher of the Year, and Phyllis Meek Service Award for the Florida Association of Women in Education, of which she is a past president. She lives in Saint Petersburg with her husband and 3
children where she enjoys reading, boating, and playing volleyball.
Tapia School of Business 320
Office phone number: (352) 588-8338
Dr. White is a Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Honors Program at Saint Leo University. She has been very active with the professional mathematics community as a past President, Vice President for Programs, Vice President of Site, and Governor of the Florida
Section of the Mathematical Association of America as well as committee
membership at the state and national level and past Mathematics and Computer
Science section chair for the Florida Academy of Sciences. Dr. White is a past
winner of the SLU School of Arts and Sciences Researcher of the Year, MAA
Distinguished College or University Teacher of the Year, and Phyllis Meek Service Award for the Florida Association of Women in Education, of which she is a past president. She lives in Saint Petersburg with her husband and 3
children where she enjoys reading, boating, and playing volleyball.