William J. Cook

William J. Cook is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University. His research focuses on advanced algebraic structures, including Infinite Dimensional Lie Algebras, Representation Theory, Leibniz Algebras, and the Fuchs' Unit Group Problem. He holds a B.S. from Bob Jones University and both an M.S. and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University.

Administratively, he serves as Assistant Chair, supporting departmental operations. His professional website is BillCookMath.com, and his office is located at 345 Walker Hall.

No specific grants, awards, or advised students are listed in the provided information. His academic contributions are centered on theoretical algebraic research and departmental leadership.