Daniel Kleitman

Professor Daniel Kleitman is a faculty member in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Mathematics, where he has taught courses such as 18.310 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics, 18.01 Calculus, and 18.022 Calculus. His academic rank is Professor, with a career spanning decades in combinatorics, discrete mathematics, and interdisciplinary applications.

• Teaches 18.310 (Discrete Applied Mathematics)
• Teaches 18.01 (Calculus)
• Teaches 18.022 (Multivariable Calculus)

Research Interests

Professor Kleitman’s work lies at the intersection of combinatorics, graph theory, and discrete applied mathematics. His research explores:

• Theoretical foundations of discrete mathematics
• Error-correcting codes and cryptographic algorithms
• Applications to computer science, biology, and physics
• Geometric and probabilistic methods in combinatorics

Publications Trends

His publications since 1980 emphasize combinatorics, graph theory, and algorithm design. Key areas include:

• Combinatorial geometry (convex sets, planarity)
• Network optimization (spanning trees, linear programming)
• Coding theory (Shannon bounds, BCH codes)
• Interdisciplinary applications (gene recognition, urban homicide analysis)