Erik E. Westlund                          (homepage)
Graduate Student
Primary Area: Algebraic Graph Theory

Office: Fisher 223
(906) 487-2948
Email: eewestlu@mtu.edu

Education:
  • MS in Mathematical Sciences (2006), Michigan Technological University
  • BS in Mathematics (2003), Northland College

Recently Taught Courses:
  • MA1161 Calculus Plus with Technology I
  • MA2160 Calculus with Technology II
  • MA2320 Elementary Linear Algebra

Research:
  • In general, application of (linear) algebraic machinery to combinatorial structures. In particular, algebraic and spectral graph theory, design theory, Cayley graphs on finite abelian groups, Cayley maps, graph isomorphisms and (Hamilton) decompositions, n-isofactorizations, permutation groups, (projective) linear group actions, commutative algebra.
  • Advisor: Donald L. Kreher


Presentations:
  • "n-Isofactorizations of 8-Regular Circulant Graphs"-Fall 2006 MAA UP Sectional Meeting, Michigan Tech
  • "Hamilton Decompositions of Cayley Graphs on Finite Abelian Groups"- 39th Southeastern International Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory, and Computing, Florida Atlantic University



Current Schedule:
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