Kazi Rahman

Associate Professor of Mathematics
143 Ayers Hall
256-782-5364
krahman@jsu.edu 

Dr. Kazi A. Rahman is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Jacksonville State University. Dr. Rahman has over a decade of rich experience in academia. His teaching philosophy is evident in his extensive work instructing both undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses to diverse student populations, often managing large classes exceeding 200 students. Dr. Rahman is committed to student success extends to spending weekly time delivering scheduled lectures, dedicated office hours, and supervising undergraduate research projects. Beyond the classroom, he has significantly contributed to course coordination and faculty development.

Dr. Rahman is an author with multiple scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings. His research interests are deeply rooted in applied mathematics, particularly in mathematical modeling, agent-based modeling, and algorithm development for complex problems spanning social science, biology, and finance. His doctoral study at University of Guelph, postdoctoral fellowships at York University and Toronto Metropolitan University further underscore his dedication to research in computational biomathematics and big data applications for humanitarian policy.

Administratively, Dr. Rahman has demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills. He currently works as a Faculty Senate member and serves as a vital member of both undergraduate and graduate course coordination committees, faculty senate ad hoc committees at JSU. His administrative contributions also include serving on scholarship selection committee. Furthermore, his role as Conference Chair for the 2021 ACM Southeast Conference highlights his leadership in organizing academic events. Dr. Rahman achieved the 2025 Provost Excellence in Teaching Award.