Allen Back

Allen Back is a retired Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (1977). His research focuses on differential geometry and dynamical systems, with notable contributions to equivariant geometry, tensegrity structures, and computational tools for dynamical systems analysis. His work bridges pure mathematics with applications in structural engineering and computer modeling.

Research interests emphasize geometric equations, symmetry groups, and the interplay between topology and geometry. His publications span foundational studies in Riemannian geometry, dynamical systems software development (e.g., dstool), and structural stability analysis. No specific academic awards are listed, though his contributions to undergraduate and graduate mathematics education at Cornell are highlighted through departmental programs.

His advising record is not detailed here, and no specific grants are noted. Allen has been involved in academic outreach programs like the Math Explorers' Club and the Family Mathematics Program, fostering STEM engagement at K-12 levels.