QCL Staff

Dr. Jeho Park is a long-time member of the Claremont Colleges community. After receiving his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Claremont Graduate University in 2009, he started his career at Harvey Mudd College as the Scientific Computing Specialist. Park became the Associate Director of HM’s Academic and Research Computing group, where he established scientific and research computing services for students and faculty who needed help with their projects and theses. He also designed and ran various workshops and training sessions for R, MATLAB, Big Data, and Tableau.

Park is a co-founder and the Director of Data Analysis for SoDAVi (Social Data Analysis and Visualization), a non-profit organization. He was also elected President (2019 term) of the Korean-American Computer Scientists and Engineers Association. His research and career interests are in high performance computing, data science, AI/Machine Learning, and computer science and mathematics education.

Dr. Bhaven Mistry joined Claremont McKenna College after receiving his Ph.D. in Biomathematics from UCLA. There he researched HIV viral dynamics, the physics of biological assays, and statistical mechanics of molecular evolution. Prior to his doctoral work, he received an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Mathematics from Cal State University Northridge where he pursued research in machine learning and emergent behaviors of biological swarms.

Dr. Mistry is also involved in novel approaches to mathematical education for undergraduate students, particularly those with a non-STEM emphasis. His developed techniques include combining higher mathematical concepts with hands-on labs and creative writing assignments to make math more accessible.

Dr. Vanessa Arias Casillas earned her Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology with a focus on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from Claremont Graduate University. Her dissertation centers on California's unique climate, which supports a diverse range of crops, and includes an innovative study on the potential for sustainable coffee production using the maximum entropy approach and WorldClim data to address changing climatic conditions. This research highlights her understanding of climate modeling and sustainability within agricultural practices.

With a background in Latino Studies and Business Administration, Dr. Vanessa Arias Casillas has built a career marked by a commitment to community-driven, innovative projects. After joining the Quantitative Computing Lab (QCL) as a graduate fellow, she advanced to the roles of program assistant and now program coordinator. Prior to QCL, she contributed her expertise to the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a Specialist in School Booking and Group Sales at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Dr. Vanessa Arias Casillas' work is driven by her passion for bridging technology and community needs through impactful, forward-thinking initiatives.

Daniel is a current student at CGU pursuing his PhD in Information Systems and Technologies who recently joined the QCL as a graduate fellow. He holds a BS in Electronics Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management. With a broad background in IS&T, Daniel brings expertise in Process Controls, Automation, Computer Systems, and Data Analytics, among others. He is dedicated to validating and improving the performance of advanced information technologies and electronic systems/products. Daniel is enthusiastic about contributing to innovative projects at QCL and collaborating with multiple teams to advance the field of technology and quality assurance. As an international student and engineer from Colombia, he is committed to bringing a diverse perspective to his work and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of technology.