Research Interests:

• Noncommutative Ring Theory
• Cohomology of Finite Dimensional Algebras
• Cellular Automata
• Computational Algebra
• Visualization of Algebraic Structures

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996
• M.S. in Mathematics - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, 1992
• B.S. in Physics - Mary Washington College, 1989

Recognitions:

• Salisbury University Outstanding Research Mentor Award, 2010
• Deborah and Franklin Haimo Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching from the Mathematical Association of America, 2009
• University System of Maryland Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2009
• John M. Smith Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics, Mathematical Association of America, MD/VD/DC Section, 2007.
• Faculty Appreciation Award, Salisbury University Student Government Association, 2007.
• President's Appreciation Award Presented for contributions to the Salisbury University Student Undergraduate Research Conference, 2007.
• Salisbury University Distinguished Faculty Award, 2001
• Phi Beta Kappa, 1989
• Pi Mu Epsilon, National Honorary Mathematics Society, 1989
• Sigma Pi Sigma, National Honorary Physics Society, 1989
• Chi Beta Phi, National Science Honorary Society, 1988