Last update: Feb. 9, 2012.

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Adam Coffman http://new.ipfw.edu/departments/coas/depts/math/coffman/ (web addresses currently under construction) Department of Mathematical Sciences IPFW College of Arts and Sciences

Mathematics

I am an Associate Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Research

I am interested in geometry of all kinds. Currently, I am studying the geometric properties of real objects inside complex objects: vector spaces, matrices, immersed manifolds, varieties, vector bundles, singularities, boundaries of open sets. I use the tools of topology, for example the Euler number, to describe the large-scale structure of the objects, and methods of several complex variables, including power series, to describe the local geometry. I'm also interested in abstract algebra and physics, and I often use the computer for symbolic manipulation and graphics.

Click here for links to my research articles, preprints, and notes.

Click here for a list of some grants I've received and some talks I've given.

Recent and Planned Events

• I plan to attend the International Conference on Nevanlinna Theory and Complex Geometry at Notre Dame, March 2012.
• I plan to attend the August 2012 MathFest in Madison, WI.
• I recorded an audio podcast in a College series on faculty research.  It was released in April 2011.
• I gave a talk on "Smooth counterexamples to strong unique continuation for a Beltrami system in C²" in the Several Complex Variables Seminar at the University of Michigan, Nov. 14, 2011.
• I am serving the 2008-2014 term as the Public Information Officer for the Indiana Section of the MAA.
• I gave a talk at the conference on Rigidity in Dynamics and Geometry, at the CIRM in France, May 21-25, 2007. The following week, I attended the conference on Complex Analysis and Geometry in Trento, Italy. This trip was supported in part by a travel grant from the Overseas Conference Fund, Indiana University Office of International Programs.

Teaching

Since Fall 1997, I have taught Math 151: Algebra and Trigonometry, Math 154: Algebra & Trigonometry II, the Math 165-166 sequence: first-year calculus (formerly Math 163-164), Math 175: Introductory Discrete Mathematics, Math 261: Multivariate Calculus, Math 262: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Math 263: Multivariate and Vector Calculus, Math 351: Elementary Linear Algebra, Math 363: Differential Equations, Math 453: Algebra I, MA 511: Linear Algebra with Applications, Math 525: Introduction to Complex Analysis, Math 553: Introduction to Abstract Algebra, Math 554: Linear Algebra, Math 560: Fundamental Concepts of Geometry, and Math 571: Elementary Topology. I have also directed some independent graduate study courses in Math 598: Topics in Geometry, and Readings in Special Relativity, and the Physics-Based Calculus workshop has been offered for credit as Math 598 through the Division of Continuing Studies.

Click here for links to some course notes.

My Office Hours for Spring 2012 are 3:30-4:30 TTh and by appointment. This Spring, I am teaching one section of MA 261, multivariable calculus, and one section of MA 363, Differential Equations.

How To Reach Me

Office: 292 Kettler. I will receive correspondence dropped off in my mailbox (KT 200) at or mailed to: Adam Coffman Department of Mathematical Sciences IPFW 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499.   Office Phone: 260-481-6188. Department Phones: 260-481-6821, 481-6232. Department Fax: (260) 481-0155.    E-mail:CoffmanA (at) ipfw.edu

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