Education
Dartmouth College, 1981, BA, Mathematics; Cambridge University, 1982, Certificate of Postgraduate Study Part III (MS Equivalent), Mathematics Tripos; Polytechnic Institute of New York University, 2008, PhD, Mathematics
Professional Areas
(i) Computational complexity with an emphasis on mathematical logic, finite model theory and using combinatorial games to separate complexity classes, (ii) combinatorial geometry with applications to robotics, (iii) the applications of game theory, (iv) the interplay between information theory and mathematical logic, and (v) understanding the drivers of employee engagement.
Citation
For advancing theoretical computer science in computational complexity and computational geometry, and practical applications to robotics, professional sports, and the Watson Jeopardy! playing system; dedication to advancing science and engineering in the developing world, promoting lifelong growth and an engaged workforce.