Peter R. Kramer

Research

• Research interests:
  
  • stochastic models in microbiology
  • turbulent transport
  • multiscale random field simulation
  • nonstandard multiple scale asymptotics
  • laser propagation through disordered media
  • weak turbulence theory for discrete lattice models
  • stochastic modeling in ecology
• A short description of some research activities and publications
  

Teaching

Lecture notes and homework problems are available for several of the courses.

• Spring semester, 2008
  • Visit to Institute for Mathematics and its Applications at the University of Minnesota for the IMA Thematic Year on "Mathematics of Molecular and Cellular Biology"
• Fall semester, 2007
  • MATP 4960/6960, Advanced Probability Modeling and Techniques
• Spring semester, 2007
  • MATH 6490, Introduction to Stochastic Differential Equations
• Fall semester, 2006
  • MATP 4600/DSES 4750, Probability Theory and Application
• Spring semester, 2006
  • MATH 6790, Introduction to Stochastic Processes
• Fall semester, 2005
  • MATH 6300, Complex Analysis
    
• Spring semester, 2005
  • MATH 6793, Application of Stochastic Techniques to Turbulent Diffusion
  • MATH 2400, Introduction to Differential Equations
• Fall semester, 2004
  • Sabbatical visit to the Biocomputing group at the Freie Universität Berlin
• Spring semester, 2004
  • MATH 6962, Introduction to Stochastic Processes
• Fall semester, 2003
  • MATH 4700, Foundations of Applied Mathematics
  • MATH 6300, Complex Analysis
    
• Spring semester, 2003
  • MATH 6791, Introduction to Turbulent Diffusion
    
  • MATH 4300, Introduction to Complex Variables:  Theory and Applications

Advising

I am part of a team with Isom Herron, Mark Holmes, Gregor Kovacic, and Victor Roytburd which has launched a "Computational Science Training in the Mathematical Sciences" program to provide research experiences for mathematically inclined undergraduate students. Qualified mathematics majors may apply for a yearlong research project with a stipend.

Don Drew and I will serve as the advisors for the mathematics majors of the Class of 2011, which could be a rather remarkable journey if Mayan prophecies are accurate.

Personal

I have a few fairly predictable interests (chess, reading, comedy, theater, World Cup soccer, history, philosophy) beyond my academic pursuits.  The most interesting dimension to my personal life is my practice of the Baha'i Faith and participation in the activities of its NewYork Capital District community.

Coordinates

(518) 276-6896 (Voice)
(518) 276-4824 (Fax)
kramep@rpi.edu