In general, I remain into a lot of things all the time. As such, let me collect some of these things here. Naturally, I should begin with one of my oldest hobbies: MUSIC.
RYTHUR
As some of you may already know, I am a musician. I have been playing drums for more than 20 years, having first started as a post-hardcore/metal drummer in the early 2000’s. Currently, I pursue music as a singer-songwriter by the name of RYTHUR, which is an amalgam of my first and last names. Recently, on September 19th 2025, I released Alien Pop, a 6-track collection of my compositions.
There’s pop on the album, some hip-hop, some R&B, and even some spoken-word/cartoon. I had a lot of fun composing the songs and writing all of the instruments. My buddy Simone came in to save me by mixing and mastering the tracks. For this, I love him. My friend Sandra created the artwork for this release, such as the album cover for Alien Pop shown above. What a great concept!
Here’s an embedded player, so you can hear the tracks. I’ll make it easier. If you dig what you hear, though, please support me by picking up a CD or some virtual tracks on Bandcamp. Your support is how I keep making music 🙂
Applied Statistical Publishing
Also in general, I tend to remain focused on at least one applied project at all times. Currently, I am working with a client of mine to publish a paper on the enhancement of plant-based sales in a large quick-service setting.
My role in this applied project was that of Statistical Consultant. I saw the project through from start to finish, formulated precisely how things should be analyzed and to what level. Then, I created an analysis that, I feel, creates a great standard in the food-service literature. I utilized a panel-based approach to monitor sales over time across many different quick-service restaurants in many different countries. The primary intention was to explore the role of Collectivism (contrasting generally with Individualism) in the relationship between normative messaging and plant-based meal choices.
For more information on this submission, please see my CV!
Seeing as I have been teaching, I have not had as much time for consulting. As such, this section shall remain a bit paltry for now.
Theoretical Works
Every single day. That’s how often I work on theory. Just about every morning, I wake to grab a sheet of paper and hash out some new angle to some obscure mathematical problem. Let me list a few of these.
The Twin Prime Conjecture
Often, and especially in mathematics, it’s much easier to state a problem than it is to solve it. Primes, numbers divisible only by 1 and themselves, have been studied for ages. These problems feel more like puzzles than, say, stochastic processes or artificial intelligence. They tend to be fun, even when they don’t yield progress.
In my case, however, I feel I am finally getting close.
The intention in this problem is to prove, or disprove, the notion that there are infinitely many “twin primes” which is to say: primes differing only by 2. Most mathematicians probably believe that the conjecture is true. And generally this has been the approach (see Terrance Tao).
My approach, from the start, is different. I have worked on this problem purely in the form of puzzle, yielding ultimately a solution in well-defined areas. I feel good about my approach and its ability to solve the problem.
To wit, I submitted an early version of my thinking to the Journal of Algebra and Number Theory. They reviewed my work, even in spite of my having been a bit out of mind during that time. Ultimately, the paper was rejected, and for good reason. I wasn’t there yet, and so it all seemed a bit amateur.
Now, however, it’s all so simple! Why didn’t I SEE IT!
All of this to say:
Be on the look-out for this result, once I finally get it submitted.
Legendre’s Conjecture
Another conjecture that has kept a decent amount of my time is Legendre’s: For each natural number, there exists at least one prime number between n^2 and (n+1)^2. This is another one generally believed to be true. As is the case with the Twin Prime, the conjecture has been shown true up to some massive number. Still, that’s not a proof.
In terms of my own proof attempts, I’ve taken some interesting approaches. Some showing a decent amount of progress. But still, this one will take some time.
Turbulence
Call it for now: Local Wind. Turbulence is one of mathematics most important unsolved issues. My focus here has not been on any exactly stated theorem or provable statement. Instead, my attention has been placed on precisely HOW to model the concept. What kind of data CAN there be? And if I had this data, what should it say?
Understanding turbulence is key to enhancing flight stability systems, better approaches for chaotic mixing, and probably even relevance in social interactions. Our knowledge just isn’t there when it comes to this topic.
As such, I study. And when I find something, I’ll get back to you.
I’ll spin about in joy, I guess.
Now, for my oldest hobby of all: cycling.
BMX
Here is a collection of me on a bike. I’ve been riding BMX since I was 15 years old. To this day, I ride. I still go to BMX parks, mostly concrete and wood ones. I love the feeling of being in the air, counting seconds, and pushing my body to focus so intensely. Call it flow states. It’s also great exercise. At least that’s what my body tells me.
So, without further adieu, some photos of me, your potential consultant, doing a few tricks. The first two of these photos was taken at Sandstone Park in Longmont by a really cool dude whose name I cannot recall right now. Once I recall or learn the name I’ll put it here. The others are from a skatepark in Greeley, Colorado with a REALLY nice 10 ft. quarter. An absolute dream in terms of hang-time.
I call it passion.
This is all I have for now. I’ll add more things as I work on them. The idea is to give you a better sense of who I am.
I hope this page does just that 🙂
PS — I ride a 26 inch dirt-jumper.
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