Steven Plotnick

Steven Plotnick serves as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University at Albany, State University of New York, where he oversees undergraduate academic programs and contributes to mathematical research.

Education

• PhD, University of Michigan (1979)

Research Expertise

Professor Plotnick specializes in low-dimensional topology and geometry, with significant contributions to knot theory, transformation groups, and combinatorial group theory. His work explores geometric structures of manifolds, algebraic invariants in topological spaces, and group-theoretic methods for classifying mathematical transformations, advancing foundational theories in geometric topology.

Professional Recognition

• No scientific awards or fellowships were specified in available documentation

Academic Leadership

In his administrative role as Director of Undergraduate Studies, Plotnick manages curriculum development and student advising for mathematics and statistics programs. Contact information indicates active university affiliation through his office (Hudson 103B) and direct telephone line (518-442-4615), confirming ongoing institutional engagement without mention of research teams or grant funding.