David John Covert

David John Covert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy and Statistics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). His research focuses on number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, and finite field mathematics, with applications in geometric measure theory and harmonic analysis.

• PhD in Mathematics, University of Missouri (2011)
• MA in Mathematics, University of Missouri (2009)
• BA in Mathematics, Canisius College (2006)

Covert's research explores the interplay between combinatorics, geometry, and harmonic analysis in finite fields. He investigates problems like the finite field distance problem, finite point configurations, and sum-product phenomena, which have implications for discrete geometry and number theory.

His publications highlight trends in finite field mathematics, geometric configurations, and combinatorial structures. Covert has contributed to journals such as Graphs and Combinatorics and Journal of Fourier Analysis and Applications, focusing on arithmetic groups, dot products, and modulus sets.

Covert also serves as Director of Undergraduate Mathematics at UMSL and advises the university's Math Club. His teaching includes courses in calculus, linear algebra, and abstract algebra.