Thomas Luckner

Dr. Thomas Luckner is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Flagler College, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics & Technology in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Number Theory, primes, and irreducible polynomials, with recent exploration into sports analytics and mathematical biology. He advises undergraduate research students, including Jamie Philpott and Christina Mark. Dr. Luckner holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina (2023) and a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from Eastern Connecticut State University (2018).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Mathematics, University of South Carolina, 2023
• B.S., Mathematics and Economics, Eastern Connecticut State University, 2018

His research interests include digitally delicate primes, Eisenstein polynomials, and Brier numbers. He is actively involved in undergraduate research, mentoring students in projects like unit-sensitive primes and honors capstones in mathematical biology. Dr. Luckner also integrates data analytics in sports for future interdisciplinary projects.

• Awards:
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, University of South Carolina (2022)

Teaching spans courses in Mathematics (Calculus, Abstract Algebra) and CIS (Python). He has prior experience as a Graduate Instructor at the University of South Carolina and internships in logistics and cybersecurity. Office hours are available weekly for student engagement.