Patrick Nelson

Patrick Nelson serves as a Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lawrence Technological University since August 2012, previously holding roles as Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the same institution. Nelson also contributed as Chair of Math and Computer Science at Lawrence Tech University from 2016 until August 2024. From January 2013 to December 2019, Nelson was a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Michigan while mentoring PhD students in the field of Mathematical Biology. Additional experience includes acting as an Associate Editor for Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering from January 2010 to August 2019, and serving as an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Michigan from August 2009 to June 2012. Educational credentials include a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington, a post-doctorate in Mathematical Biology from Duke University, and additional post-doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota's Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, along with an MS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and a BS in Mathematics from Arizona State University.