We're here to help you meet your educational and career goals.

No matter what your skill level, our experienced faculty and small classes will help you build a strong foundation in Mathematics or explore a range of transfer and employment opportunities within high-demand technological fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Networking, and Cybersecurity.

Whether you’re planning to transfer to a four-year college, start a new career, or strengthen your technical skills, you’ll get a strong start in the Mathematics & Computer Science Department.

Our transfer degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, and Information Systems & Technology set you up for a smooth transition to a four-year degree, with courses that range from elementary algebra through advanced math, programming, algorithms, data structures, and more. Our graduates have transferred to prestigious four-year schools such as Cornell University, Harvard University, TCNJ, NJIT, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University.

If you’re eager to enter the workforce, our programs in Computer Programming and Computer Networking & Cybersecurity deliver hands-on training with industry-standard tools and technologies. You’ll learn to code, design systems, and protect networks – skills employers are searching for now – with the opportunity to earn industry-valued certifications along the way.

Short on time but eager to update your skills? Our targeted certificates in Computer Programming, Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, and Computer Support will allow you to upskill quickly and stand out in a competitive job market.

No matter where you start or where you’re headed, we’re here to help you find success.

Degree Programs

Degrees designed to transfer to four-year colleges

Computer and Data Science, Associate of Science Degree in Science and Mathematics

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Mathematics, Associate of Science Degree in Science and Mathematics

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Information Systems and Technology Associate of Science

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Degrees designed for immediate employment

Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems

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Computer Programming, Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems

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Certificates designed to provide specialized expertise

Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, Certificate

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Computer Programming, Certificate

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Computer Support, Certificate

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Meet the experts who are here to help you succeed

Lori Austin
Lori Austin

Lori Austin

Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Rowan University
  • M.A., Mathematical Education, Rowan University
  • B.A., Mathematical Statistics, Trenton State
Mutasem Awwad
Mutasem Awwad

Mutasem Awwad

Associate Professor - Networking and Cybersecurity

  • Published three Computer/Networking textbooks with Prentice Hall
  • Over 4 years of professional experience with industry leaders such as IBM Research Center, Philips Laboratories and Kearfott Navigation Corp
  • Earned several professional industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNA Security, CCAI, MCITP, A+, Network+, Security+ and CNE

 

Degrees:

  • M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • B.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Boualem Bendjilali
Boualem Bendjilali

Boualem Bendjilali

Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Differential Equations, University of Cincinnati
  • Ph.D., Economics, University of Cincinnati
  • M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Cincinnati
  • M.A., Economics, University of Kansas
  • D.E.A., Probability Statistics, University of Algiers
  • B.S., Mathematics, University of Algiers
Khadidja Bendjilali
Khadidja Bendjilali

Khadidja Bendjilali

Associate Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Computer Engineering, Lehigh University
  • M.S., Computer Science, Lehigh University
  • B.S., Computer Science, University of Petra – Jordan
Stephen Brower
Stephen Brower

Stephen Brower

Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Degrees:

  • M.S., Computer Science, NJIT
  • B.S., Computer Science, NJIT
Ka Man Chan
Ka Man Chan

Ka Man Chan

Assistant Professor - Computer Science, Networking, and Cybersecurity

Earned numerous professional industry certifications, such as:
Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), SecurityX, CySA+, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Cloud+, Linux+, Pentest+, Data+, Project Management Professional (PMP) & PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) , Cisco Certified Network Associate and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate.

 

Degrees:

  • M.S., Computer Science, College of Staten Island
  • M.S., Human Resources Management, Moravian University
  • M.B.A., Management, Centenary University
  • M.S., Information Systems, Brooklyn College
  • B.S., Computer Information Science, Brooklyn College
Youngjun Choi
Youngjun Choi

Youngjun Choi

Associate Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Pure & Applied Mathematics, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • M.S., Applied Mathematics, NJIT
  • B.S., Mathematics, University of North Dakota

 

Rebecca Claxton
Rebecca Claxton

Rebecca Claxton

Instructor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • M.A., Mathematics, University of Virginia
  • B.S., Mathematics, Stockton University

 

Frank Forte
Frank Forte

Frank Forte

Associate Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Montclair State University
  • M.S., Mathematics, Montclair State University
  • B.A., History, Drew University
Anshu Gandotra
Anshu Gandotra

Anshu Gandotra

Instructor - Computer Science

Degrees:

  • M.I.T., University of Saint Thomas – Minnesota
  • B.Eng., Computer Science, University of Jammu – India

 

Tomas Kovarik
Tomas Kovarik

Tomas Kovarik

Associate Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ed.D., Educational Statistics and Measurement, Rutgers University
  • M.S., Mathematics, Northeastern University
  • B.A., Mathematics, University of Massachusetts
Nemanja Nikitovic
Nemanja Nikitovic

Nemanja Nikitovic

Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • M.S., Applied Mathematics, NJIT
  • B.A., Applied Mathematics, Montclair University
  • A.S., Engineering, Raritan Valley Community College
Drew O’Neill
Drew O’Neill

Drew O’Neill

Instructor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • M.S., Pure & Applied Mathematics, Montclair State University
  • B.S., Mathematics, Rutgers University
Aditi Patel
Aditi Patel

Aditi Patel

Associate Professor - Mathematics

Professor Patel teaches courses ranging from Elementary Algebra to Precalculus II and Statistics, integrating dynamic active-learning strategies and real-world applications to elevate student success. She provides leadership in advancing curricular and collegewide initiatives and contributes to co-curricular discussions in a continually evolving academic environment. She also engages in ongoing professional development, ensuring her teaching remains innovative, relevant, and research driven.

 

Degrees:

  • M.S., Applied Mathematics, Maharaja Sayajirao University – India
  • B.S., Mathematics, Maharaja Sayajirao University – India
George Soliman
George Soliman

George Soliman

Associate Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • M.S., Statistics & Biostatistics, Rutgers University
  • B.A., Computer Science, Rutgers University
  • M.A.T., Mathematics Secondary Education, The College of New Jersey
Gregory Stock
Gregory Stock

Gregory Stock

Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Pure & Applied Mathematics, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • M.S., Stochastic Systems Analysis & Optimization, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • M.S., Statistics, Rutgers University
  • B.S., Physics, Stevens Institute of Technology
Gregory Toole
Gregory Toole

Gregory Toole

Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Mathematics, Florida State University
  • M.S., Mathematics, Florida State University
  • B.S., Biomathematics, University of Scranton
Linda Yang
Linda Yang

Linda Yang

Associate Professor - Computer Science

Degrees:

  • M.S., Bellevue University
  • B.S., The College of Staten Island

Adjunct Faculty

Bringing industry expertise to the classroom

Cheryl Allen-Munley

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Transportation, NJIT
  • M.S., Statistics, Rutgers University
  • M.B.A., Columbia University School of Business

Murali Calambur

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Cornell University
  • Engineering-Chemical Track, Cornell University

Alice Catalan

Degrees:

  • M.Ed., Mathematics Education, Rutgers University
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers University

Shatha Findakly

Degrees:

  • M.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad – Iraq
  • B.S., Engineering Technology, University of Technology, Baghdad – Iraq

Bruce Forman

Degrees:

  • M.B.A., Rutgers University
  • M.A., Probability and Statistics, City College of New York
  • B.S., Mathematics, City College of New York

Mahalakshmi Ganesan

Degrees:

  • M.Ph., Public Health, Rutgers University

Nandita Goel

Degrees:

  • M. Phil., Applied Mathematics, Kurukshetra University – India
  • M.S., Mathematics, Guru Nanak Dev University – India

Moayad Haddad

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Statistics and Operations Research, Bucharest University of Economic Studies – Romania
  • M.S., Industrial Mathematics, Aston University – U.K.
  • B.S., Mathematics, Al-Mustansiriyah University – Iraq

Sadique Hoosein

Degrees:

  • M.B.A., University of Michigan
  • M.S., Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.S., Engineering, The Indian Institute of Technology – Mumbai

Musa Husseini

Degrees:

  • M.S., IT Administration and Cybersecurity, NJIT
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering and IT, University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth

Benjamin Larson

Degrees:

  • Ph.D., Business Analytics & Decision Science, Capitol Technology University
  • M.S., Analytics, Villanova University
  • B.S., Information Technology/Information Management, University of Phoenix

Fred R. Moench, Jr.

Degrees:

  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University
  • B.A., Liberal Arts, Rutgers University

Aninda Mookerjee

Degrees:

  • M.S., Computer Science, Villanova University
  • B.S., Education, Loreto College, University of Calcutta – India

William K. Murphy

Degrees:

  • M.S., Administration & Supervision, Kean University
  • B.S., Mathematics & Education, Seton Hall University

Sudha Nair

Degrees:

  • M.S., Mathematics, Illinois State University
  • M.S., Physics, Ravishankar University – India
  • B.S., Mathematics, Ravishankar University – India
  • B.A., Education, Annamalai University – India

Michael A. Natalicchio

Degrees:

  • M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers University

Joshua Nieve-Silva

Degrees:

  • M.S., Data Science, NJIT
  • B.S., Mathematics, Montclair State University

Cheryl Riehl

Degrees:

  • M.B.A., Business Administration, Baldwin-Wallace College
  • B.S., Mathematics, Ohio State University

Brett Schwarzenbeck

Degrees:

  • M.S., Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Kean University
  • B.S., Mathematics and Secondary Education

Kateryna Tomko

Degrees:

  • M.S., Bioengineering, Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics – Ukraine

Lakshmi Sowjanya Uppuganti

Degrees:

  • M.S., Applied Mathematics, NJIT
  • B.S., Mathematics

Enrich your student experience

Explore your interests and connect with faculty and fellow students by joining one of the Department’s sponsored clubs, including the Math Club, the Artificial Intelligence Club, or the Computer Science Club.

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