Harvansh Manocha
Industry Professor
Mathematics
- Phone: (718) 260-3809
- Email: hlmanocha@aol.com
- Location: RH 323C
Education
Punjab University, India
Master’s Degree, Mathematics
Punjab University, India
Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Mathematics, Mathematics
Punjab University, India
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematics
Research Interests
- Fractional Calculus and Special Functions
- Lie Groups and Special Functions
- Quantum Algebra and Special Functios
- Lie Groups and Matrix Special Functions
Event Participation
I am/had been associated with societies as under:
1. President, Society for Special Functions and their Applications
2. Member, Indian Mathematical Society
3. Vice President, Society for Mathematical Sciences, India
4. Member, Edinburgh Mathematical SocietyGeneral / Collaborative Research
I have guided nine students for their PH.D., so far.
Journal Articles
Research Papers
I have to my credit 66 research papers, published in standard journals. Some of the journals are as under:
1. Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
2. SIAM journal of Mathematical Analysis
3. Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
4. Applicable Analysis
5. American Mathematical Monthly
6. Studies in Applied Mathematics, MIT
7. Journal of Mathematical PhysicsAuthored + Edited Books
I have contributed the following research level books:
1. A Treatise on Generating Functions , Ellis Horwood Limited, John Wiley and Sons, 1984.
2. Algebra and its Applications, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1984.
3. Modern Analysis and its Applications, Prentice Hall of India, India, 1986
4. Selected Topics in Special Functions, Allied Publishers, India.
Favorite Books + Authors
Students pursuing studies in mathematics are advised to study the following two books, which are very informative and highly interesting to read.
1. Topics in Algebra by N. Herstein
2. Modern Analysis by G. SimmonsFavorite Musicians
Interesting links related to your field you would like to share
I started my research in the field of Special Functions arising from Fundamental equations of Mathematical Physics. In the course of time, I could blend it harmoniously with other fields of mathematics, notably, Lie groups and Lie Algebras, Fractional Calculus, Quantum Algebra and Matrices.Please provide a brief description of your teaching philosophy
Every body, in his/her professional career, wants good compensation as well as respect. In teaching, there is a tremendous scope at least in getting / commanding respect. If a teacher, as it should be, is highly proficient in his /her field of specialization and has an impressive communication skill, he /she has not to worry about getting respect- and money too. He is destined to lead a highly contented life.What do you enjoy most about teaching at Poly?
After merger with New York University, Poly has made significant progress in every activity in general, and in teaching in particular. These days, when I am in the class for teaching, I feel very happy to find every student highly attentive, taking notes of what I lecture, in a well- disciplined manner. That is what I enjoy most.Favorite Activities
Outside interests or hobbies:
To keep myself well informed about important developments worldwide.Favourite quote:
‘ Hard work, sincerity and dedication are a stepping store to enviable success in life’.