Dr. Mathias Fonkam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mathias Fonkam is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology. He specializes in a variety of programming paradigms including functional, declarative, concurrent, and object-oriented programming. His academic background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Cardiff University. Mathias has a keen interest in data science and has developed courses that explore the intersection of data modeling, artificial intelligence, and web/mobile development. He also focuses on systems thinking and modeling, reflecting a holistic approach to computing education. His contributions extend beyond the classroom, actively participating in curriculum development and through various educational grants.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

— Present

Penn State College of IST • University Park, PA

Teaching various courses in programming paradigms and data science.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.