• PhD, Environmental Science (Mathematical Modeling of Groundwater Flow), 1998
• MS, Mathematics, University of Delaware, 1991
• BS Mathematics, Mount Union College, 1988

Academic and Professional Experience

Valparaiso University Excellence in Teaching Award, Spring 2022. // Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics, Indiana Section of the Mathematical Association of America, March 2008.  // Nominated for Caterpillar Teaching Award at Valparaiso University, 2010 and 2012. Nominated for VU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award, 2015.

• Fall 1998 – Spring 2022 @ Valparaiso University.
• Fall 2011 – Summer 2019: Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics (was Department of Mathematics and Computer Science until Fall 2014)
• Fall 2005 – Present: Associate Professor: Department of Mathematics and Statistics (ex-Mathematics and Computer Science)
• Fall 1998 – Summer 2005: Assistant Professor: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Courses taught: Quantitative Problem Solving, Precalculus, Business Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Calculus I / II / III, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Models in the Life and Environmental Sciences, Dynamical Systems, Partial Differential Equations, Introduction to Complex Variables, Real Analysis I & II, Water Resources Science and Management

• Summer 1997 – Spring 1998: Instructor, Ivy Tech State College. Courses taught: Intermediate Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry I \& II.
• Fall 1996, Fall 1997: Instructor, Indiana University. E400: Introduction to Groundwater Hydrology.
• Summer 1989, Summer 1990:  Instructor, University of Delaware: Calculus for Business and Economics, Calculus II with Applications

Publications – Books

Publications – Journals and Technical Reports

• Michael Karls, Kenneth H. Luther, Jeremy Christman (2020), “9-002-S-GroundWaterFlow,” https://www.simiode.org/resources/8071 .
• Luther, K.H., 2012.  Mathematics Underground.  Primus 22 (7).
• Luther, K.H., 2011.  Is This Integral Zero?  The College Mathematics Journal, Nov 2011.
• Bakker, M., Kelson, V., Luther, K., 2005. Multilayer Analytic Element Modeling of Radial Collector Wells. Ground Water 43(6).
• Luther, K.H., 2002. 3D Flow to Radial Collector Wells in Confined and Unconfined Aquifers.  Eos. Trans. AGU 83(19), Spring Meet. Suppl., Abstract H15C-09.
• Luther, K.H, Haitjema, H.M. 2000. Approximate Analytic Solutions to 3D Unconfined Groundwater Flow Within Regional 2D Models. Journal of Hydrology, 229:101-117.
• Haitjema, H.M., V.A. Kelson, and K.H. Luther, 2000. Analytic Element Modeling of Ground-Water Flow and High Performance Computing.  EPA Environmental Research Brief EPA/600/S-00/001/
• Luther, K.H,  Haitjema, H.M. 1999. An Analytic Element Solution to Unconfined Flow Near Partially Penetrating Wells. Journal of Hydrology, 226:197-203.
• Luther, K.H, 1998.  Analytic Solutions to Three-Dimensional Unconfined Groundwater Flow Near Wells.  PhD Thesis, Indiana University.
• Luther, K.H., Haitjema, H.M. 1998.  Numerical Experiments on Residence Time Distributions in Heterogeneous Groundwatersheds. Journal of Hydrology, 207: 1-17.
• Haitjema, H.M., Luther, K.H., and Wittman, J, 1997.  IU-SPEA 1995-1996 Groundwater Technical Support Activities for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
• Haitjema, H.M., Mitchell-Bruker, S. and Luther, K.H., 1995.  Analytic Element Modeling of the Walnut Creek Watershed.  Report submitted to the USDA-ARS National Soil Tilth Laboratory in fulfillment of USEPA/USDA Interagency Agreement DW12936252-01-0.
• Fromm, D.M., Luther, K.H.. BiKR — A Range-dependent, Normal-Mode Performance Prediction Model For Bistatic Geometries, Naval Research Laboratory Report NRL/FR/7140–95-9786.

Presentations

• “A Boundary Value Problem for a Doublet”, Joint Mathematics Meetings: Boston, MA, Jan 4-7, 2012.
• “Is Your Integral Zero?”  Mathfest, Pittsburgh, PA, 08/05/10-08/06/10.
• “On-Line Calculus Courses At Valparaiso University” at the annual Joint Mathematics Meetings: New Orleans, LA, Jan 5-8, 2007.
• “Double Layers, Solid Angles and Cubic Splines: Fun With a Well in a Stratified Aquifer (Preliminary report)” at the annual Joint Mathematics Meetings: New Orleans, LA, Jan 5-8, 2007.
• “Implementing Assessment Plans for Programs in Mathematics and Computer Science: What We Have Learned through Two Cycles” at the annual Joint Mathematics Meetings: New Orleans, LA, Jan 5-8, 2007.
• “A First Water Resources Class at Valparaiso University” at the Spring Meeting of the Indiana Water Resources Association, Purdue University, June 22, 2006.
• “Multilayer and 3D Modeling of Radial Collector Wells” at the 5th International Conference on the Analytic Element Method, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, May 17 2006.
• “Using On-Line Courseware to Implement Step-Wise Learning for Math Students”, Fall Meeting of the Indiana Section of the MAA, Evansville University, Evansville, IN, Nov 5-6, 2004.
• “A Top Ten List for Students and Faculty”, Spring Meeting of the Indiana Section of the MAA, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, March 28-29, 2003.
• “Meeting Future Demand While Maintaining High Water Quality in Valparaiso, IN.”  Spring Meeting of the Indiana Water Resources Association, Angola, IN, June 19-21, 2002.
• “3D Flow To Radial Collector Wells in Confined and Unconfined Aquifers” Spring Meeting of the AGU, Washington D.C., May 28-31, 2002.
• “Mathematical Modeling of Groundwater Flow: A Potentially Interesting Problem”, Spring Meeting of the Indiana Section of the MAA, Anderson, IN, March 22-23, 2002.
• “Interaction Between Ranney Wells and Surface Water Features:  Approximate Analytic Solutions.” (poster) SIAM Conference on Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences, Boulder, CO, June, 2001.
• “Know Your Model: A Capture Zone Analysis For Valparaiso, IN Using WhAEM.”  Spring Meeting of the Indiana Water Resources Association, Spring Mill, IN, June 14-16, 2000.
• “An Inventory of 2D and 3D Analytic Elements.” (poster) SIAM Conference on Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences, San Antonio, TX, March 24-27, 1999.
• “An Approximate Analytic Solution to a Free Boundary Problem in Three-Dimensional Groundwater Flow.”  Annual Meeting of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Toronto, Canada, July 13-17, 1998.
• “An Analytic Element Solution to Unconfined Flow Near Partially Penetrating Wells.” Analytic-Based Modeling of Groundwater Flow, April 7-10 1997, Nunspeet, The Netherlands.
• “Numerical Experiments on Residence Time Distributions.” Spring Meeting of the Indiana Water Resources Association, Madison, IN, June 19-21, 1996.
• “Modeling Residence Time Distributions in Groundwatersheds.”  Spring Meeting of the Indiana Water Resources Association, Spring Mill, IN, June 1-3, 1994.
• “An Analytic Element Solution to Unconfined Flow Near a Partially Penetrating Well.” (poster) The Spring Meeting of the Americal Geophysical Union, Baltimore, MD, May 20-24, 1994.
• “Computational Efficiency in a Bistatic Range-Dependent Normal-Mode Acoustic Reverberation Model.”  The Spring Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Salt Lake City, UT, May 11-15, 1992.  Abstract: J. Acoust. Soc. Am., 91, 2343(A), 1992.

Reviewer:

• 2014 – 2021: Associate Editor of the Journal Groundwater. 
• Other reviews for Journal of Hydrology, Water Resources Research, Journal of Environmental Informatics, Advances in Water Resources, Hydrological Science and Technology.

Service : Professional / Community

• 2012-2014 Mathematics Across the Discipline Committee (Mathematical Association of America).
• Indiana Section of the Mathematical Association of America: Chair, Spring 2009 – Spring 2010; Vice Chair, Spring 2008 – Spring 2009.
• Indiana Section of the American Water Resources Association: 1999-2009. Was President in 2004.
• Valparaiso Department of Water Works Wellhead Protection Steering Committee / Groundwater Guardian Team, 2000-2011.
• Councilor, Division of Mathematics and Computer Science, Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), Summer 2005 – Summer 2008.
• Board of Directors, Valparaiso City Utilities, May 2001 – July 2008.

Service: University

• Fall 2018 to Spring 2022: University Marshal
• Fall 2017: Member, Alfred W. Sieving Chaired Professorship Selection Committee, VU College of Engineering
• Fall 2015 – Spring 2017: Member, Department Rewards Task Force
• Member, Faculty Senate and University Council, 2013-2015.
• Member, Faculty Concerns Committee, 2010-2012.
• Member, Faculty Grievance Committee, 2009-2012.
• Member, Academic Technology Advisory Group (ATAG), 2000-present.  Chair Fall 2014 – Fall 2016.
• Chair, Environmental Science Administrative Committee, 2003 –2009. 
• Member, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Committee: Spring 2007 – 2010.
• Member, University Accreditation (NCA) Committee., Spring 2005- Spring 2008.
• Fall 2001 – Spring 2005. College of Arts and Sciences Committee on Scholarship and Advising, (Chair, 2003-4.)
• Search Committee for Residential Learning Coordinators, Department of Residential Life and Housing, Spring 2001.