PhD in Pure Mathematics in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics is designed for individuals pursuing careers as academic scholars, university educators, or researchers in private, industrial, or governmental institutions. Kent State's doctoral program in pure mathematics stands among six such programs in Ohio's public university system and is one of just two located in Northeast Ohio. Faculty research expertise spans multiple areas including functional analysis, operator theory, Lie representation theory, approximation theory, finite groups, character theory, number theory, large-scale equation systems, numerical computation, and probability with stochastic processes.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Recognize and value the relationships between various mathematical disciplines.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across diverse mathematical fields.
Develop advanced proficiency in fundamental mathematical areas of algebra and analysis.
Achieve specialized expertise in a chosen mathematical subfield.
Construct sophisticated mathematical arguments using precise definitions, clear assumptions, and logical reasoning.
Excel in problem-solving through example exploration, hypothesis formulation, and solution verification.