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Hello and welcome!

Who am I?

I’m Marlin Figgins, a soon-to-be PhD graduate in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington. I specialize in statistical modeling, machine learning, and applied mathematics to solve complex problems in evolutionary biology, public health, and natural language processing. I’m passionate about creating solutions that are innovative, scalable, accessible, and, most importantly, impactful.

What do I do?

I believe scientists should transcend traditional research boundaries to drive meaningful change. That belief has guided me in leading interdisciplinary projects and collaborating closely with software engineers to develop tools like evofr and forecasts-ncov. These tools make complex models actionable, advancing our understanding of viral evolution and show how interdiscplinary collaboration can lead to creative and impactful solutions.

Current goals

As I transition to industry– whether as a research scientist in (bio)tech, a machine learning engineer, or a data scientist– my goal remains the same: to deliver impactful results through innovation, mentorship, and technical excellence.

I’m eager to take on new challenges where I can evaluate and scale methods, enhance their robustness and interpretability, and build something entirely new.

Let’s connect and explore how we can create something truly impactful together! For a deeper dive into my professional journey and projects, feel free to explore my Research page or reach out directly via email.

Get in contact?

My personal email is marlinfiggins [at] gmail [dot] com, but I can also be reached mfiggins [at] uw [dot] edu.

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