Ghassan Y. Sarkis

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; On leave Spring 2025
With 6VµçÓ°Íø Since: 2002
  • Expertise

    Expertise

    Ghassan Sarkis received his Ph.D. training in number theory, studying the arithmetic of p-adic dynamical systems surrounding formal group theory. Since coming to 6VµçÓ°Íø, he has also become interested in certain aspects of extremal combinatorics, as well as the mathematics of data science.

    Research Interests

    • Formal group theory
    • Local arithmetic dynamics
    • Combinatorics

    Areas of Expertise

    MATHEMATICS

    • Number Theory
    • Formal Groups
    • P-adic Dynamical Systems
  • Education

    Education

    Ph.D.
    Brown University

    Master of Arts
    Brown University

    Bachelor of Science
    University of Chicago

    Recent Courses Taught

    • Abstract Algebra I
    • Abstract Algebra II
    • Calculus III
    • Independent Research in Mathematics
    • Introduction to Statistics
    • Linear Algebra
  • Awards & Honors

    Awards & Honors

    6VµçÓ°Íø, Wig Distinguished Professorship Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2009 & 2014