Department of Mathematics

College of Natural Sciences
Keller 401-A
2565 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4679
Fax: (808) 956-9139
Web: www.math.hawaii.edu

Faculty

*R. Willett, PhD (Chair)—noncommutative and coarse geometry
*M. Chyba, PhD—control theory
*K. Dovermann, PhD—algebraic topology
*D. Erman, PhD—commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, computation and algorithms
*E. Gawlik, PhD—numerical analysis
*E. Gross, PhD—algebraic statistics
*E. Guentner, PhD—geometrical functional analysis
*P. Guerzhoy, PhD—number theory
*A. Hadari, PhD—geometric group theory
*T. Hangelbroek, PhD—approximation theory
*A. Helminck, PhD—symmetric spaces
*M. Jovovic, PhD—operator theory, function theory
*B. Kjos-Hanssen, PhD—computability, logic, probability
*Y. Lodha, PhD—combinatorial, topological, and geometric group theory
*Y. Mileyko, PhD—applied topology, mathematical biology
*F. Nasrin, PhD—algebraic topology, Bayesian statistics, differential geometry
J. Robertson, PhD—noncommutative geometry, pedagogy
*D. Ross, PhD—logic, probability
*D. Takagi, PhD—applied math, fluid dynamics
S. Widiasih Post, PhD—mathematical physics, integrable systems
*G. Wilkens, PhD—differential geometry, control theory
*C. Xu, PhD—dynamical systems, stochastic processes, mathematical biology
*M. Younsi, PhD—complex analysis
*H. Zheng, PhD—geometric and topological combinatorics

* Graduate Faculty

The Academic Program

The mathematics (MATH) program offers preparation in the full spectrum of mathematical sciences, including algebra, geometry, differential equations, real and complex analysis, topology, logic, number theory, and probability and statistics, as well as various topics in applied mathematics. Mathematics majors begin with the study of calculus and linear algebra. After completion of these fundamental courses, students may choose to specialize. The department advises each prospective major on requirements and course options to meet their needs and interests. Departmental advisors are also available every day to all students.

Depending upon individual interest, students of mathematics may pursue careers in a variety of fields such as teaching, computer science, operations research, statistics, business, and economics. In addition, students who continue on to the graduate program may choose to become professors and/or research mathematicians. The faculty has the competence and resources required to provide the basic mathematical preparation required for any of these professions.

A goal of all non-survey mathematics courses is the development of precision of thought and expression. This receives special emphasis in the many writing-intensive courses the department offers.

Undergraduate Study

Please see “Programs” section below for more information about our undergraduate programs.

Graduate Study

Prospective graduate students are expected to have adequate undergraduate preparation in linear algebra, advanced calculus, and abstract algebra. Applicants must submit to the department their scores for the GRE General Test; applicants for the graduate assistant positions are strongly encouraged to submit scores for the subject test in mathematics as well. The department requires a general examination of all incoming graduate students for course placement purposes. This diagnostic examination consists of two parts, algebra and analysis, and is designed to evaluate the student’s command of undergraduate mathematics in the areas of linear algebra, advanced calculus, and abstract algebra.

Programs

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Mathematics, MA

Doctorate

Mathematics, PhD

Minor

Mathematics, Minor

Combined

Mathematics, BA/Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teacher Education