Michael Coons

Michael Coons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at California State University, Chico. His research bridges number theory, automata theory, and aperiodic order, focusing on the interplay between regular sequences, Mahler functions, and fractal structures.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics from Simon Fraser University.

Coons' work explores the spectral properties of regular sequences, correlations in automatic sequences like the Thue-Morse sequence, and the fractal nature of ghost distributions. His recent publications investigate asymptotics of partition functions, algebraic independence of Mahler functions, and connections to dynamical systems.

His research trends highlight a focus on number-theoretic functions, Diophantine approximation, and applications of automata theory to mathematical structures. Coons has also contributed to the legacy of Kurt Mahler through expository and analytical works.

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