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Kean University to Shift to Remote Operations on Sunday, October 12

Kean University will shift to remote operations on Sunday, October 12, due to the State of Emergency declared across New Jersey in response to the forecasted nor’easter storm. All classes scheduled for Sunday on New Jersey campuses will move to remote instruction, and all in-person activities are canceled. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as required. Employees with questions should contact their supervisors for guidance. Keanu’s Kitchen on the Union campus will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday to serve residential students. 

Israel Ricardo Curbelo, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Israel Curbelo

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Louisville 2022; Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, The College of New Jersey, 2016

Courses Taught

  • MATH 4720 Statistical Data Mining
  • MATH 3120 Combinatorics
  • MATH 3130 Graph Theory
  • MATH 2995 Linear Algebra
  • MATH 2110 Discrete Structures
  • MATH 2415 Calculus I
  • MATH 1054 Precalculus

Research Interests

  • Online algorithms
  • Combinatorics and graph theory
  • Probability
  • Machine learning

Biography

My journey in mathematics began in the heart of New York City, where I was born and raised. Uncertain about my academic path, I enrolled at The College of New Jersey as a mechanical engineering major. However, I soon discovered the beauty of mathematics, and ultimately completed my Bachelor's in Mathematics, which laid the groundwork for my future endeavors. My passion for mathematics led me to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at the University of Louisville.

After completing my Ph.D., I returned to my roots in New Jersey with a mission—to inspire and empower students from diverse backgrounds to appreciate the beauty and practicality of mathematics. As a professor at Kean University, I have strived to create an inclusive learning environment, blending enthusiasm, clarity, and a profound understanding of mathematics to make even the most complex concepts accessible to students of all levels.

Beyond the classroom, I remain committed to pushing the boundaries of mathematics through cutting-edge research. My work not only expands mathematical knowledge but also finds practical applications in various industries.