Dr. Jeffrey Humpherys has been named the new Kummer Endowed Professor of Data Science in mathematics and statistics at Missouri S&T. His appointment begins in the fall of 2025.

“I am excited to have Jeffrey join the faculty as we start the fall 2025 semester,” says Dr. John Singler, interim chair and professor of mathematics and statistics at Missouri S&T. “I know he will be a great addition to our team and help strengthen our data science research and education efforts across campus.”

Humpherys’ research focuses on the mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML).  He uses AI/ML in healthcare to develop medical devices and health informatics solutions that predict the onset and severity of both chronic and infectious diseases, and identify their optimal care pathways. He has also published several papers in nonlinear dynamical systems and stochastic control theory.

Humpherys was most recently the chief data scientist at Harbor Health in Austin, Texas. He also previously served as a research professor at the University of Utah’s School of Medicine, chief data scientist at Owlet Baby Care, vice president of research at UnitedHealth Group, and professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University.

Humpherys earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Utah State University.

As a professor, Humpherys has earned nearly $4 million in external funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Defense, including an NSF CAREER Award.

About Missouri S&T

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,000 students located in Rolla, Missouri. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T offers over 100 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top public universities for salary impact, according to the Wall Street Journal. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit  www.mst.edu.