Mehdi Sarikhani Khorami

Biography

Dr. Khorami is an Algebraic Topologist who specializes in the study of twisted Homology theories, particularly twisted K-theory. Before joining Eastern in fall 2013, Professor Khorami worked at Northwestern University as a visiting assistant professor for three years. He earned his master’s degree from Tehran University and his Ph.D. degree in Mathematics from Wesleyan University.

Research Interests

• Algebraic Topology
• Knot Theory

Teaching Interests

• Abstract Algebra
• Knot Theory
• Number Theory

Publications

Space Harmony: A knot theory perspective on the work of Rudolf Laban

Journal of Mathematics and the Arts, Volume 14, Issue 3, Pages 239-257 (Summer 2020)

Higher Chromatic Analogues of Twisted K-Theory, Tbilisi Mathematical Journal, Vol. 12(2) (Summer 2019), Pages 153-162

Modeling with Mathematical Knots and Links, Joint with M. Davis

Consortium, Publication of the Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications, Spring 2017

Students’ Reaction to the Homework Assessment System WeBWork, Joint with M. Heenehan, Journal of Mathematics and Computer Education, Volume 50, #1, Winter 2016

Knot Theory and the Structure of DNA, Joint with A. Shannon and D. Robillard, The Pentagon, Journal of the KME National Mathematics Society, Volume 76 Number 1, Fall 2016

On the Effectiveness of Calculus E-Books, Joint with M. Bode, and D. Visscher, Proceedings of ICTCM, March 2014

A Case Study in Student and Instructor Reactions to a Calculus E-Book, Joint with M. Bode, and D. Visscher, Journal of Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. Jan 2014

A Filtration of Unoriented Cobordism, Joint with M. Mahowald, Journal of Topology and its Applications, Elsevier. V. 160-1, 2013

A Universal Coefficient Theorem for Twisted K-theory, Journal of Topology, London Mathematical Society, V. 4 (3), 2011

Twisted K-Theory Book, Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller, 2011