Scott Carter

Scott Carter is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of South Alabama, located in Mobile, Alabama. He has an extensive academic background, having earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Georgia in 1978, graduating Summa Cum Laude, followed by a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Yale University in 1982. His dissertation was titled "Surgery on Immersions: a Geometric Approach to Stable Homotopy," supervised by Professor Ronnie Lee.13

Carter's research interests primarily focus on topology, particularly knot theory and low-dimensional topology. He has published numerous articles and co-authored several books, including Diagrammatic Algebra and Knotted Surfaces and Their Diagrams. His work often explores complex mathematical concepts such as braids, surfaces in four-dimensional space, and invariants of links.124

In addition to his academic contributions, Carter has been involved in various professional activities, including serving on editorial boards for mathematical journals and participating in conferences related to topology and geometry.13 His LinkedIn profile indicates he has built a professional network of over 150 connections within the academic community.4