William J. Cook
Professor / Assistant Chair
Appalachian State University
Mathematical Sciences -- Edwin Duncan Hall
730 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608
We are moving!
Mathematical Sciences is moving this summer. We can still be found on the third floor of Walker Hall (sometimes). Soon we will be relocated in our new offices in Edwin Duncan Hall. It is best to call/email before coming to find us.Office Edwin Duncan Hall 301E
Phone: (828) 262-2367
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Fall 2026 Office Hours:
Monday through Friday:
9:30am-11am
Other times by appointment.
Email: cookwj@appstate.edu
Research Interests:
- Fuchs' Problem:
Which groups can be the group of units of a ring? - Leibniz and Lie algebras
- Vertex operator algebras related to affine Lie algebras
