Ghassan Y. Sarkis

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; On leave Spring 2025

ghassan.sarkis@pomona.edu

Office:

Estella Laboratory

2377

With Pomona 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 Pomona, 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

Pomona College, Wig Distinguished Professorship Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2009 & 2014

Mailing Address

Pomona College 333 N. College Way
Claremont, CA 91711

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