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Bruce Bukiet, PhD

Bruce Bukiet, PhD	Bruce Bukiet, PhD, is associate dean of the College of Science and Liberal Arts and associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research concerns the mathematical modeling of physical phenomena. Current interests include math and science education, and biomedical applications of mathematics, including dynamics of human balance and biological effects of massage therapy. He also works in the application of mathematical modeling for sports and gambling, in particular for understanding baseball. Bukiet received NJIT's Excellence in Teaching Award for outstanding work in 2006. Recent publications include: "A Mathematical Modelling Approach to One-Day Cricket Batting Orders" Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, Vol. 5, pp. 495-502, 2006 and "Viscoelastic Behavior of Human Fasciae under Extension in Manual Therapy" Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Vol. 11, pp. 159-167, 2007. He received his PhD in mathematics from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. Last update: 4/16/07

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