Nicholas Ormes
Associate Professor
303-871-3325 (Office)
Clarence M. Knudson Hall, 2390 S. York St. Denver, CO 80210
What I do
Associate Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department.
Professional Biography
Dr. Ormes is currently the Associate Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Denver. Research interests include topological dynamics and ergodic theory. In his position as Assoc. Dean, he is responsible for curriculum, student affairs, inclusive excellence, mentoring programs and STEM activities in NSM. Dr. Ormes still teaches the courses in the Department of Mathematics.
Degree(s)
- BS, Mathematics, University of Delaware
- Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Maryland
Research
Several of my projects involve ideas around orbit equivalence of minimal Cantor systems. Others focus on complexity for symbolic dynamical systems.
Areas of Research
Ergodic theory
topological dynamics
symbolic dynamics.
Key Projects
- 2017 Pingree Park Dynamical Systems School
Featured Publications
- Strong orbit realization for minimal homeomorphisms
- The spectra of nonnegative integer matrices via formal power series
- Self-Induced Systems
- Extender sets and multidimensional subshifts
- Bounded Topological Speedups
Awards
- Outstanding Faculty Service Award, NSM
- Excellence in Teaching Award, NSM
- Faculty Service Award, DU
