Bryan Shader

Bryan Shader is a Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Wyoming, where he has been a faculty member since 1990. In addition to his professorship, he serves as a Special Assistant to the Vice President of Research and Economic Development, overseeing UW Research Computing efforts and acting as a liaison with the NCAR Wyoming Supercomputing Center. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990, following an M.S. from the same institution in 1984, and completed his undergraduate studies with a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Wyoming in 1984.

Dr. Shader's primary research interests lie in Combinatorial Matrix Theory, Algebraic Graph Theory, and Qualitative Matrix Analysis. His work focuses on matrix eigenvalue problems, graph spectra, sign pattern matrices, zero forcing techniques, and inverse eigenvalue problems. He has maintained a deep fascination with matrices throughout his career, particularly those consisting of 0s and 1s, as reflected in his personal blog 'Matrices Mesmerize Me' where he explores various matrix concepts including Costas arrays, permutation matrices, and their applications in fields like sonar and radar technology. His research has led to numerous publications in prestigious journals including Linear Algebra and its Applications.

Shader serves as Editor-in-chief of the Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra and sits on the editorial boards of Linear Algebra and its Applications and Linear and Multilinear Algebra. His leadership extends beyond research into academic administration, where he plays a key role in advancing research computing infrastructure at the University of Wyoming. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his administrative role suggests involvement in securing and managing research funding for computational initiatives at the university. He appears to maintain an active research program with recent publications through 2025, indicating ongoing scholarly contributions to his field.