Current Courses Taught
- MA103: Mathematical Modeling and Introduction to Calculus
- MA289: Statistical Learning
- MA389: Extreme Value Theory and Applications
- MA477: Theory and Applications of Data Science
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Operations Research with Honors, USMA at West Point, GPA: 3.55 2007
- Master of Engineering in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University / Draper Fellow, GPA: 3.72 2016
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University, GPA: 3.66 2025
Teaching and Work Experience
FA49 (ORSA) and Armor Officer: United States Army Jun 2007 - Present
- Currently serve as the Associate Dean for Data Analytics for the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- Earned PhD at Duke University in the Tarokh Lab (Thesis: Neural Networks for Robust Extreme Event Forecasting).
- Served as XO for 1st Squadron (Tiger), 3d Cavalry Regiment.
- Served as Operations Officer (S3) and directed Forward Command Post in Baghdad, Iraq.
- Led military units of 20–180 soldiers in training and combat.
- Graduate of Armor Officer courses and Ranger School.
Assistant Professor: Dept. of Math, USMA at West Point Jun 2016 - May 2019
- Course Director for MA481 (Linear Optimization).
- Course Director for MA205 (Multi-Variable Calculus & DEs).
- Department nominee for 2019 Dean's Scholarship Award.
- Nominated for Pollin Teaching Award (2019).
- Program committee service for IEEE and other conferences.
- Recipient of Omar Bradley Research Fellowship (2018, 2024).
- Advisor for 5 Senior Honors Theses (Hollis Award winner and finalist).
Selected Publications (in progress)
- Hasan A, Kuiper P, Blanchet J, Tarokh V (2025). Learning Extrapolating Representations. (in review)
- Brini A, Hsieh D, Kuiper P, Moushegian S, Ye D (2025). Empirical Models of SPX Option Prices. (in review)
Presentations
- Hasan A, Kuiper P, Blanchet J, Tarokh V (2025). Learning Extrapolating Representations. Extreme Value Analysis Conference, UNC Chapel Hill, June 25.
- Kuiper P, Lin S, Blanchet J, Tarokh V (2024). Generative Learning for Simulation of US Army Vehicle Faults. MORS Symposium, Naval Postgraduate School, June 25.
Leader Development
- Senior Thesis Advisor – MA491, USMA Department of Mathematical Sciences (2018–2019)
- Senior Thesis Advisor – MA498, USMA Department of Mathematical Sciences (2016–2018)
- Mentor roles in leadership and development programs (2016–2019)
Service
- Liaison to US Embassy, Baghdad, CJTF-OIR (2019–2020)
- Editor, Mathematica Militaris (2016–2019)
- Coach, Rainbow Soccer League, Chapel Hill, NC (2021–2025)
Professional Membership
- The American Legion, Post 6 – Chapel Hill, NC (2022–2025)
- Harvard Alumni Association (2016–Present)
- Harvard Club of New York (2016–Present)
- West Point Association of Graduates (2007–Present)
- Pi Mu Epsilon (2006–Present)
