Emily B. Dryden

Emily B. Dryden is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Bucknell University, specializing in spectral geometry with connections to mathematical analysis. Her work bridges geometric structures and spectral properties of manifolds.

Education:

• Ph.D. and M.A. from Dartmouth College (advisor: Carolyn Gordon)
• B.A. from Bowdoin College

Research Interests: Professor Dryden investigates inverse spectral problems—determining geometric shapes from spectral data—and analyzes equivariant heat trace asymptotics and heat content to understand manifold properties through analytic methods. Her research demonstrates deep interplay between differential geometry and partial differential equations.

Professional Role: She maintains active teaching and research responsibilities within Bucknell's mathematics department, with her work contributing to foundational knowledge in geometric analysis.