Troy Riggs

Troy Riggs is a Professor of Mathematics at Union University, a Christ-centered institution in Jackson, Tennessee. He holds a Ph.D. (1993) and M.A. (1989) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a B.S. (1987) from the University of South Dakota. His research interests span Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, and the Philosophy of Mathematics, with notable contributions to topics like Feynman's Operational Calculus and interdisciplinary applications of mathematics.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1993)
• M.A., Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1989)
• B.S., Mathematics, University of South Dakota (1987)

His work bridges mathematical theory with real-world applications, such as modeling traffic systems (e.g., 'Highway Relativity') and exploring foundational questions in quantum mechanics. He has presented at conferences like the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences and the American Scientific Affiliation. His recent focus includes the intersection of mathematics with creativity and pedagogy, as seen in his project 'Mathematics as Poesis.'

No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. He advises no students in the available data.