Robert W. Smyth

Robert W. Smyth is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at The Cooper Union, his alma mater, where he earned a B.S.E. in 1990. He holds an M.S. in Mathematics from New York University's Courant Institute and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University (thesis defense 1995). His research focuses on Lorentz surfaces, conformal geometry, and indefinite metrics. Prior to his current role, he spent a decade at Georgian Court University, teaching mathematics and computer science, directing graduate programs, and designing curricula for computer science and information systems.

• Education:
• B.S.E., The Cooper Union (1990)
• M.S., New York University (Courant Institute)
• Ph.D., Rutgers University (1995)
• Research Interests: Lorentz surfaces, conformal classes, differential geometry, topology, and applications to computer science.
• Publications: Technical papers on Lorentz surfaces and expository works for undergraduates, including works published via the American Mathematical Society.
• Patents: Three U.S. utility patents, including designs for 3D graphic input devices (US6670947, US7804486) and an educational tool (US7275934).