Department of Mathematics and Physics

Our Mission

We strive to excellence in teaching, research, service, and outreach. Our programs lead to analysis, discovery, and dissemination of astronomy, computer science, mathematics, physics, and statistics knowledge.

We provide a disciplined foundation for all undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to teacher certification programs for mathematics and physical sciences majors. We equip graduates with tools necessary to fully participate in a technological society and competitive global environment.

We are committed to:

• Transmit ideas and knowledge of through teaching, including active learning, and related activities
• Advance our disciplines through quality research and sponsored projects
• Serve the University and community
• Act as a resource of knowledge and pedagogy to benefit the University and community through outreach

Department Chair

Dr. Rohitha Goonatilake

Professor of Mathematics
LBV 312E
956.326.2588
harag@tamiu.edu

Program Directors

Director of Mathematics

Dr. Runchang Lin

Professor of Mathematics
LBV 317
956.326.2569
rlin@tamiu.edu

Director of Physics

Dr. Juan Homero Hinojosa

Professor of Physics
LBV 373B
956.326.2595
jhhinojosa@tamiu.edu