Welcome to my website!
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical & and Computer Sciences at the Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO. My research interests mostly reside in the intersection of fractal geometry and mathematical billiards. Recent projects have allowed me to branch out into number theory and physically-inspired billiard problems. If you would like a copy of my research statement, please send me an e-mail.
With regards to teaching, I believe in challenging my students and making it known that I care about their success and academic well-being. My interest in mentoring is rooted in a strong belief that it is not enough to teach, but one must help others along their path.
After receiving my PhD from the University of California, Riverside under the supervision of M. L. Lapidus, I went to the University of New Mexico as an NSF MCTP Postdoctoral Fellow (2012-2015). Afterwards, I spent two years at the University of Maine as a term assistant professor. Luckily, I missed seeing a true Maine winter! After a brief two years at the University of the Incarnate Word as a tenure-track assistant professor, I am at the Metropolitan State University as a TT assistant professor and can say I’ve certainly seen everything in between, from the desert to the green and now three coasts.
In the spring of 2020, I am teaching College Algebra and Calculus III. I am also currently putting together a seminar series on “mathematical curiosities.” Email me if you are interested.