John Harding

John Harding is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University (NMSU). He has served as Department Head since 2019 and has held faculty roles at NMSU since 1996, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor. His research bridges Quantum Logic, Orthomodular Lattices, and Category Theory, with a focus on the algebraic foundations of quantum mechanics.

• Education: Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. from McMaster University (advisor: G. Bruns)
• Key research areas: Quantum Logic, Fuzzy Sets, Lattice Theory, Theoretical Physics

John's publications span logic, algebra, and quantum structures, including collaborations on Type-2 fuzzy sets and categorical quantum mechanics. Recent talks highlight topics like Quantum Set Cylindric Algebras and Logical Aspects of Quantum Structures. He has received notable awards, including the International Quantum Structures Association Research Award (2000) and the Arts and Sciences Outstanding Faculty Award (2007). As Principal Investigator for the RTG Grant (2023-2028, $1.38M) and recipient of a US Army Grant (2021-2024, $347K), he leads research on logic and quantum computing. Professional roles include President of the International Quantum Structures Association (2014-2016) and editorial board memberships.