James Belk is an assistant professor of mathematics at Bard College, where he has taught since 2008. His research interests include group theory and its applications to algebra, combinatorics, topology, geometry, and dynamical systems. In addition, his Ph.D. thesis on Thompson's group F, an infinite group of interest to topologists and geometric group theorists, sparked an interest in the relationship between geometric group theory, complex dynamics, and fractal geometry.
Research Interests
- Group Theory
- Dynamical Systems
- Geometric and Combinatorial Group Theory
- Complex Dynamics
- Geometric Topology
- Discrete and Computational Geometry
- Graph Theory
- Combinatorics
- Differential Geometry
- Mathematical Physics
Education
- Ph.D. Mathematics, Cornell University, 2004
- M.S. Mathematics, Cornell University, 2002
- M.A. Mathematics, Binghamton University, 1999
- B.S. Mathematics and Physics, Binghamton University, 1998
Projects
- Computable Invariants for Quandles
- A Thompson Group for the Basilica
Contact
Email: belk@bard.edu