Hi! Welcome to my page! My name is

Dr. Andrew Pham

I'm an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Alabama A&M University!

ABOUT ME

I am an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Alabama A&M University. I’ve taught mathematics courses for several years at many institutions, including the University of Mississippi, the Mississippi University for Women, the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, and Louisiana State University of Alexandria. I’m blessed with the privilege to both teach and research in mathematics.

On the research end, I am primarily interested in topics related to Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory. In particular, I have current interests in domination number, bondage number and its variations, and the discharging method.

I am committed to introducing mathematics research to my undergraduate students, especially those who with backgrounds underrepresented in STEM fields. I’ve worked with several students in research, typically culminating in an undergraduate poster presentation.

Outside of academia and education, I seek to serve the community whenever possible. From 2013 to 2023, I’ve actively worked with several organizations dedicated to promoting Asian-youth leadership in the community, addressing issues facing Asian/Asian-American communities on a local and international scale, and developing professionalism skills for college-aged students. From 2020 to 2023, I served on the Board of Directors for the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Gulf Coast.

EDUCATION

    AUGUST 2021       PH.D. in MATHEMATICS - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Dissertation Title: On Domination and Bondage Numbers of Some Classes of Graphs, supervised by Dr. Bing Wei

    MAY 2016       B.A. in MATHEMATICS - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Minor in Chemistry, cum laude

    MAY 2013       HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

High Honors

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

    AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT      ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; Huntsville, Alabama
Department of Physics, Chemistry, & Mathematics

    AUGUST 2022 - AUGUST 2023       ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS

Louisiana State University of Alexandria; Alexandria, Louisiana
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

    AUGUST 2021 - DECEMBER 2022      INSTRUCTOR OF MATHEMATICS

Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science; Columbus, Mississippi
Department of Mathematics

    AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2022      VISITING PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS

Mississippi University for Women; Columbus, Mississippi
Department of Sciences and Mathematics

    AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2021      GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS

University of Mississippi; Oxford, Mississippi
Department of Mathematics

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

    AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT       ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY

  • MTH 011: Fundamentals of Mathematics (Fall 2023; 1 Section)
  • MTH 012: Intermediate Algebra (Summer 2024; 1 Section)
  • MTH 109: Quantitative Reasoning [*Course Coordinator] (Fall 2024, Spring 2025; 2 Sections)
  • MTH 112: Pre-Calculus Algebra (Fall 2023, Spring 2024; 3 Sections)
  • MTH 112E: Pre-Calculus Algebra with Lab (Summer 2024; 1 Section)
  • MTH 125: Calculus I (Fall 2023, Fall 2024; 2 Sections)
  • MTH 145: Calculus I Honors (Fall 2024; 1 Section)
  • MTH 146: Calculus II Honors (Spring 2025; 1 Section)
  • MTH 302: Abstract Algebra II (Spring 2024, Spring 2025; 2 Sections)
  • MTH 324 (ST 324): Elementary Statistics (Spring 2024; 1 Section)
  • MTH 431: Introduction to Graph Theory (Spring 2025; 1 Section)
  • MTH 444 (ST 444): Applied Time Series Analysis (Spring 2024; 1 Section)
  • MTH 473 (ST 473): Statistics (Fall 2024; 1 Section)

    AUGUST 2022 - AUGUST 2023       LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA

  • MATH 1000: College Algebra Supplement (Fall 2022, Spring 2023; 2 Sections)
  • MATH 1018: Applied Algebra (Fall 2022, Spring 2023; 2 Sections)
  • MATH 1021: College Algebra (Fall 2022, Spring 2023; 2 Sections)
  • MATH 1022: Plane Trigonometry (Summer 2023; 1 Section)
  • MATH 1542: Calculus II-A (Summer 2023; 1 Section)
  • MATH 1543: Calculus II-B (Summer 2023; 1 Section)
  • MATH 1550: Calculus I (Fall 2022; 1 Section)
  • MATH 1999: Topics in Mathematics [Undergraduate Mathematics Research Supervision] (Spring 2023; 1 Section)
  • MATH 2011: Introductory Statistics (Spring 2023; 1 Section)
  • MATH 4901: Graph Theory (Spring 2023; 1 Section)

    AUGUST 2021 - DECEMBER 2022      MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

  • MA 248: AP Calculus II (Fall 2021; 1 Section)
  • MA 251: University Calculus II (Fall 2021; 1 Section)
  • MA 249: Multivariable Calculus (Fall 2021, Fall 2022; 2 Sections)
  • MA 259: AP Calculus III (Spring 2022; 2 Sections)
  • MA 290: AP Calculus II (Spring 2022; 4 Sections)
    • Introduction to Abstract Algebra
    • Introduction to Analysis and Related Topics
    • Introduction to Mathematical Proofs
    • Topics in Multivariable Calculus

    AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2022       MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

  • MA 100: Intermediate Mathematics (Fall 2021; 2 Sections)
  • MA 113: College Algebra (Fall 2021, Spring 2022; 2 Sections)
  • MA 130: Pre-Calculus (Fall 2021, Spring 2022; 2 Sections)
  • MA 181: Calculus I (Fall 2021, Spring 2022; 2 Sections)
  • MA 182: Calculus II (Spring 2022; 1 Section)

    AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2021       UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

  • Math 115: Elementary Statistics (Fall 2017; 3 Sections)
  • Math 123: Trigonometry (Spring 2018; 1 Section)
  • Math 261: Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019; 6 Sections)
  • Math 267: Calculus for Business, Economics, & Accountancy I (Fall 2018; 2 Sections)

STUDENT TESTIMONIES

Dr. Pham was amazing as a professor. He took a subject that many of us weren't strong at coming in, and he broke the subject matter down in as many layman's terms as possible, and related the subject to other things that were easily digestible. I would happily take Dr Pham as a professor in anything that he's this knowledgeable at.
Trigonometry Student
Summer 2023
Math was never my strong suit in the past, but I realize now that I have just never had a math teacher who explains material as well as Dr. Pham. He is truly a great professor, and I recommend him to anyone.
Statistics Student
Spring 2023
He made this class so enjoyable. A lot of times I hate going to class, but Dr. Pham’s was not one to miss simply because of how enjoyable it was. He kept college students interested and treated us like humans. Most professors don’t think about your mental health when it comes to class work, but he has a complete understanding for us which made us feel so much more comfortable.
Calculus I Student
Spring 2022
Pham was my favorite teacher hands down and I will truly miss him. He is not only good natured and funny, but he is actually the best teacher I have had on campus for a math class
Business Calculus Student
Fall 2018

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RESEARCH MENTEES

    2024 - PRESENT      MERCY AKINYEMI, UCHENNA JUSTIN, EHI OKO

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Project: Resilience of Fixed Dominating Sets Under Linkage Failure

    2024 - PRESENT      IYANUOLUWA ADEKOYA

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Project: Brownian Motion and the Stock Market

    2024 - PRESENT      ISAAC ANOKYE, VALENCIA ROSS

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Project: Solutions to Electrical Circuit Problems Via Graph Theory

    2024 - 2024       NYIA WESTBROOK

Miles College

Project: Investigation of the Discharging Method for Toroidal Graphs

    2024 - 2024      CALANA OCTAVIA HURT

University of North Alabama

Project: Distance k-Bondage Number of Simple Classes of Graphs

    2022 - 2023       MAGADALENA BENAVIDES, SHERAL KING, ESSENCES RAYMO

Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Project: Visualizing Student Connections on the LSUA Campus

    2022 - 2023       SHERAL KING

Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Project: Survey of Domination and Bondage Number

    2021 - 2022       JOHN DAVID HAGOOD

Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science

Project: An Investigation of Regular Convex Polytopes in Higher Dimensions