Dr. Matthew Williams is the Head of the Mathematics Department at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2007 with a B.S. in Operations Research and Computer Analysis. After serving two tours of duty at sea, he earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science specializing in Computational Operations Research at the College of William and Mary and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University. He also holds a credential as a Certified Analytics Professional (CAP ©). He joined the U.S. Coast Guard Academy faculty in 2013 and became a member of its Permanent Commissioned Teaching Staff in 2016.  

 

Throughout his time at the Academy, CDR Williams has served in several roles, including faculty senator, Superintendent’s Equity Advisory Council member, Coastal Sailing Training Program (CSTP) Officer in Charge, and assistant coach for the Men’s Tennis Team. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Child and Family Agency of Southeast CT.

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He enjoys playing tennis and basketball and composing music in his spare time. He lives in Waterford, CT, with his wife Zakkyya and children Nasir and Nuri.