## Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Oregon, June 2005

Dissertation: A classification theorem for direct limits of extensions of circle algebras by purely Infinite $$C^*$$-algebras

M.S. in Mathematics, University of Oregon, June 2001

B.S. in Mathematics, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, May 1999

Professor, August 2017 – Present, Department of Mathematics, University of Hawai’i at Hilo

Associate Professor, August 2012 – July 2017, Department of Mathematics, University of Hawai’i at Hilo

Assistant Professor, August 2007 – July 2012, Department of Mathematics, University of Hawai’i at Hilo

Postdoctoral Fellow, August 2005 – July 2007, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto

Graduate Teaching Fellow, Fall 1999 – Spring 2005, Department of Mathematics, University of Oregon

## Research Interest

My current research interests include associated algebras (in particular Leavitt path algebras), dynamical systems, the classification of $$C^*$$-algebras, and the structure theory of $$C^*$$-algebras.

## Grants

### Educational Grants:

• National Security Agency–Mathematical Sciences Grants and Sabbaticals Program, Pacific Undergraduate Research Experience in Mathematics, Co-PI (March 1, 2012-February 28, 2013), NSA, Total Cost: $39,959. Dates: March 16, 2012 – March 15, 2014. • National Science Foundation–MCTP, Pacific Undergraduate Research Experience in Mathematics, Co-PI (April 1, 2011–February 28, 2013), NSF-DMS 1045147. Total Cost:$707,718. Dates: April 1, 2011-March 31, 2016.

### Research Grants:

• Simons Foundation Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians, Classification of $$C^*$$-algebras: Rigidity and Structure, PI, #567380 to Efren Ruiz, Total Cost: $42,000 Dates: September 1, 2018-August 31, 2023. • Simons Foundation Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians, Classification of $$C^*$$-algebras and applications, PI, #279369 to Efren Ruiz, Total Cost:$35,000 Dates: September 1, 2013-August 31, 2018.

• Travel Grant, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Total Cost: $1,100. Dates: May 14, 2012-June 1, 2012. • Travel Grant, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Total Cost:$2,000. Dates: June 20, 2012-June 27, 2012.

• Start-up Grant, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Total Cost: \$6,000. Dates: August 1, 2007-June 30, 2008.