About

Michael Yatauro earned a B.A. in mathematics from Rutgers University, an M.A. in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Stevens Institute of Technology.  Dr. Yatauro views mathematics as a form of artistic expression and a scientific tool of great utility.  His primary research is in the field of graph theory.  In particular, he is interested in determining structural aspects of a graph by studying its degree sequence.  Much of his work has focused on results concerning the toughness and binding number of a graph, the study of which lies at the heart of questions concerning significant aspects of graph theory (hamiltonicity, factors, cycle structure, etc.).  Recently, he has also been exploring notions of network reliability as they relate to optimal network construction and how vertex adjacency relationships can inform graph structure.

He is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Penn State Brandywine, where he teaches Calculus II, Matrices, and the honors sequence of Calculus.

His hobbies include drumming, reading books on mathematics and physics, tabletop and video gaming, and taking road trips.