Ethan Akin

Ethan Akin is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the City College of New York (CUNY). He has been teaching there continuously since 1970, following a PhD from Princeton University (1969) and initial teaching at UC Berkeley. His research focuses on topological dynamics, dynamical systems theory, and their applications to fields like population genetics and game theory. Akin's work also extends to mathematics education and the philosophy of science, particularly critiques of Intelligent Design.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, City College of New York (1965)
• PhD in Mathematics, Princeton University (1969)

Research Interests: Akin explores topological dynamics through foundational texts like The General Topology of Dynamical Systems (1993) and studies evolutionary game theory via works like The Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma (2013). His interdisciplinary work includes analyzing the Collatz conjecture and critiquing scientific controversies in Theses on Johnson (2001).

Publications: His articles span decades, addressing topics from simplicial dynamics to unresolved mathematical problems like the 3X+1 conjecture. The 2003 monograph on homeomorphisms exemplifies his deep engagement with topological structures.

Advising & Teaching: Advises PhD candidate Ben Tupper. Taught courses including Math 203 and Math 39104, with no summer 2025 teaching obligations.