Dr. Joseph Dorta
Assistant Professor
Mathematical Sciences Center
Mathematical Sciences
Personal Websitejoseph.dorta [at] westpoint.edu
Dr. Joseph Dorta serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at West Point. He completed his doctorate in Mathematics at Louisiana State University under the advisement of Dr. Pramod N. Achar (2024). He received his B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Georgia (2015,2018). His research interests in pure mathematics are focused on geometric representation theory and applications of representation theory to hyperplane arrangements. His research in applied mathematics spans the realms of motion planning, topological robotics, math in art and literature, and algebraic reasoning in teaching. He serves as an assistant coach to West Point's men's handball team.
Ph.D. Mathematics-Louisiana State University and A&M College
M.S. Mathematics- University of Georgia B.S. Mathematics- University of Georgia
Research Interests
Geometric Representation Theory, Hyperplane Arrangements, Data Science, Algebraic Reasoning in Teaching, Russian Literature