Hello! I am an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona.

e-mail: lara [dot] ismert [at] erau [dot] edu
office: 219 AC1 (Building 74)


My research is in operator algebras. I’m really interested in unbounded operator theory (both on Hilbert spaces and Hilbert C*-modules), Co-semigroups and C*-algebras arising from quantum graphs. I am also a co-organizer for the ASUERAU C*-seminar, which meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1:30pm Arizona time.

I typically teach 3 courses per semester, but during the 2022-2023 academic year I will be focusing on research using support provided by the American Fellowship from AAUW and ERAU.

I am a co-founder of the Operator Algebras Mentor Network (OAMN) and have served as board member and treasurer. In the latter role, I helped obtain non-profit status for OAMN. In fall 2020 I also serve as the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for the College of Arts & Sciences at Embry-Riddle, Prescott.

A Brief history

I grew up and went to school in Pittsburg, Kansas, where I earned a B.A. in English and B.S. in Mathematics in 2013 from Pittsburg State University. Throughout high school and undergrad, I was an avid theatre actor and also sang in a cover band. My math degree advisor Dr. Leah Childers took me (twice) to the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Math, which grew my interest in pursuing a graduate degree. Over summer 2013 I attended the EDGE program in Sarasota, Florida, and one of my instructors, Dr. Chelsea Walton, inspired me to pursue mathematical research related to quantum mechanics.

Between fall 2013 and spring 2019, I earned my Master’s and Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Nebraska under the supervision of Dr. Allan Donsig and Dr. David Pitts.

About me

Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics
Embry-Riddle, Prescott

Get in touch

If you want to talk research, teaching, or graduate school, feel free to send me an e-mail :)