I started in this world in San Antonio, Texas. I lived on Yett Blvd* for my first 17 years on earth, where my parents still live. I attended McCollum High School and then Texas A&M University, where I graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Applied Mathematical Sciences. Currently I am a Ph.D. candidate at the Center for Applied Mathematics at Cornell University. My wife and I got married on February 12, 2005. She is from a small village in Siisaket*, Thailand. She graduated with a B.A. in English from Ramkhamhaeng University*. I enjoy reading about history, mathematics, the ear and how we hear and current events. More to come... For now, take a look at some pictures of my friends and me (more to come). Some links to web pages of family and friends (in no particular order): My wife's blog**. My adviser, Steve Vavasis. Onder Ozkurt**. Click here* to see his prime location close to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum. Usman Muhammad Don't mess with Dmitriy Leykekhman. Don't you see it in his eyes? Suzanne Shontz Sienna Craig Joaquin Rivera Erika Camacho Richard Yamada Everilis Santana-Vega Jinko Kanno Carla D. (Moravitz) Martin Jason Worth Martin Be sure to see Mason Porter, he is great guy and problem-solving force to be reckoned with! And, one of my best friends, Johnny Guzman, NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, U. of Minnesota. I owe Johnny more than he will ever know! Thanks man!! Other links: The Center for Applied Mathematics at Cornell Cornell University Young, developing, mathematics faculty should see Project NExT. The Chronicles of Higher Education The Young Mathematicians' Network Mathworld Planetmath Wikipedia * A directly working link requires Google Earth be installed and your browser properly configured. ** May load slowly. Back to my home page.