Kenneth W. Regan

Dr. Kenneth W. Regan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, where he is affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He earned his BS in Mathematics from Princeton University in 1981 and his PhD in Mathematics from Oxford University in 1986.

Dr. Regan's research spans theoretical computer science, mathematical logic, and computational complexity with a distinctive focus on chess analysis. His work bridges abstract theoretical concepts with practical applications, particularly through his "Fidelity" Chess Research project. He maintains the influential research blog "Gödel's Lost Letter and P=NP" which explores fundamental questions in theoretical computer science.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on quantum computing algorithms, mathematical logic, and chess-based cognitive modeling, with significant contributions to quantum circuit simulation, complexity theory, and methods for analyzing human-computer differences in decision-making. His work has been featured in Chess Life, the New York Times, and NPR Weekend Edition.

• Developed innovative methods for analyzing chess games to measure cognitive tendencies
• Created mathematical frameworks for understanding human vs. computer decision-making patterns
• Contributed to quantum circuit complexity and simulation techniques

As an educator, Dr. Regan teaches courses ranging from foundational theoretical computer science (CSE396) to specialized topics in quantum computing (CSE439/510) and cognitive analysis of chess data (CSE702). His teaching materials are known for their mathematical rigor and practical applications, with extensive lecture notes and resources developed over many years of instruction.