Diploma from Specialized Physics & Mathematics School No. 47,
Moscow, 1988
WORK EXPERIENCE
2005-present: Associate Professor (with tenure), Dept. of Computer Science, Montclair State University, N.J.
(beginning Fall 2007: Associate Chairman of the Department)
2000-2005: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science,
Montclair State University, N.J.
1999-2000: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computer Modeling
of Cardiac Arrhythmias, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y.
1995-99: Instructor (Lecturer) for undergraduate Mathematics
courses, SUNY at Buffalo, N.Y.
1994-98: TA for undergraduate Mathematics courses, SUNY at
Buffalo, N.Y.
1993-94: Modeling and Numerical Computations in Biology, Physics
Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
1992-93: Software and Hardware Engineering: computerization of
crystal spectra measurements with CAMAC, Physics
Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
before 1992: Electric circuit design, implementation, and
testing (at various locations)
Modeling of Renal Blood Filtration Dynamics (Fluid Dynamics,
Nonlinear PDEs, Bifurcation Analysis, Numerical Simulations,
Programming
in C++ and Java)
M.S. in CS (SUNY at Buffalo, 2 years):
Multi-Threaded Client-Server MPEG Internet Video Player
Development in C++/C
Multimedia Web Information Indexing and Retrieval System in
C++/C
Multi-Threaded Operating System
Development in C++/Assembler (NACHOS)
M.A. in Applied Math (Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2 years):
Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations of Erythrocytes
COMPUTER SKILLS
Linux/UNIX, advanced system administration skills
C++/C, Java, other languages
Parallel
and cluster computing (hardware & software)
MPI, Pthreads, OpenGL, MPEG
PUBLICATIONS
R. M. Zaritski and I. Kaplun "Parallel Simulations of Spontaneous
Multi-Armed Scroll Waves in Excitable Media" (Abstract),
Proceedings of the Fifth IMACS International Conference on Nonlinear
Evolution Equations and Wave Phenomena: Computation and Theory, Athens, GA,
2007
[PDF]
R. M. Zaritski and K. Pal "Optimization of Simple
Reaction-Diffusion PDE Simulations on a 64-Opteron Linux Cluster."
Proceedings of International Conference on Parallel and
Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications,
Vol. 2, edited by H. R. Arabnia et. al., p. 730-736, CSREA Press, 2006
[PDF]
R. M. Zaritski, J. Ju, and I. Ashkenazi "Spontaneous Formation
of Multiarmed Spiral Waves in Various Simple Models of Weakly Excitable
Media." International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, Vol.
15 (12), p. 4087-4094, 2005
[Abstract, PDF]
S. A. Robila and R. M. Zaritski
"Parallel and Distributed Computing: A Powerful Tool in
Modern Computer Science." CSAM
Newsletter, Montclair State University, Fall 2005
[PDF]
C. Zemlin, K. Mukund, M. Wellner, R. Zaritski, and A. Pertsov
"Asymmetric Bound States of Spiral Pairs in Excitable Media." Physical
Review Letters, Vol. 95, art. no. 098302,
p. 1-4, 2005 [Abstract, PDF]
O. Bernus, C. W. Zemlin, R. M. Zaritski, S. F. Mironov, and A.
M. Pertsov "Alternating Conduction in the Ischemic Border Zone as
Precursor of Reentrant Arrhythmias: A Simulation Study." Europace.
Proceedings of
the Fourth International Workshop on Computer Simulation and
Experimental
Assessment of Cardiac Electrical Function, Vol. 7 (Supplement 2),
edited
by N. Virag, C. Henriquez, and L. Kappenberger, p. 93-104,
Elsevier,
September 2005
[PDF]
S. V. Pandit, O. Berenfeld, J. M. B. Anumonwo, R. M. Zaritski,
J. Kneller, S. Nattel, and J. Jalife "Ionic Determinants of Functional
Reentry in a 2-D Model of Human Atrial Cells During Simulated Chronic
Atrial Fibrillation." Biophysical Journal, Vol. 88 (6), p.
3806-3821, 2005 [PDF]
E. B. Pitman, R. M. Zaritski, K. J. Kesseler, L. C. Moore, and
H. E. Layton "Feedback-Mediated Dynamics in Two Coupled Nephrons." Bulletin
of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 66 (6), p. 1463-1492, 2004 [PDF]
R. M. Zaritski, S. F. Mironov, and A. M. Pertsov "Intermittent
Self-Organization of Scroll Wave Turbulence in Three-Dimensional
Excitable
Media." Physical Review Letters, Vol. 92 (16), art. no. 168302,
p. 1-4, 2004 [Abstract, PDF]
R. M. Zaritski and D. Deremer "E Pluribus Unum - Parallel
Cluster Computing at MSU." CSAM
Newsletter, Montclair State University, Spring 2004 [PDF]
R. M. Zaritski "Using Open Source Software for Scientific
Simulations, Research, and Publishing." The Journal of Computing
Sciences in Colleges, Vol. 19 (2), p. 218-222, December 2003 [PDF]
R. M. Zaritski and A. M. Pertsov "Stable Spiral Structures and
Their Interaction in Two-Dimensional Excitable Media." Physical
Review E, Vol. 66 (6), art. no. 066120, p. 1-6, 2002 [Abstract,
PDF]
R. M. Zaritski and A. M. Pertsov "Simulation of 2-D Spiral Wave
Interactions on a Pentium-Based Cluster." In "Proceedings of
Neural, Parallel, and Scientific Computations", Vol. 2, edited by M. P.
Bekakos, G.
S. Ladde, N. G. Medhin, and M. Sambandham, p. 187-190, Dynamic
Publishers, 2002 [PDF]
R. M. Zaritski "Building an Inexpensive, Powerful Parallel
Machine and Using it for Numerical Simulations." Linux Style, Linux
Journal Web Publication,
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/5502, June 2002 [HTML]
E. B. Pitman, R. M. Zaritski, L. C. Moore, and H. E. Layton "A
Reduced Model for Nephron Flow Dynamics Mediated by Tubuloglomerular
Feedback." In Vol. 129: "Membrane Transport and Renal Physiology",
edited by H.
E. Layton and A. M. Weinstein. The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and its
Applications, p. 345-365, New York, Springer-Verlag, 2002 [PDF]
R. M. Zaritski, E. B. Pitman, H. E. Layton, and L. C. Moore
"Coupling a Tubuloglomerular Feedback Nephron Model with a Myogenic
Afferent Arteriole Model." In "Proceedings of the International
Conference on Computing and Information Technologies", edited by G.
Antoniou and D. Deremer, p. 55-62, World Scientific, 2001 [PDF]
J. Beaumont and R. Zaritski "Termination of Cardiac Arrhythmias
as a Control Problem." Abstracts, The Ninth International
Colloquium on
Numerical Analysis and Computer Science with Applications, Plovdiv,
Bulgaria, Aug 12-17, p. 12, 2000
R. M. Zaritski "Models of Complex Dynamics in Glomerular
Filtration Rate." Ph.D. Dissertation, SUNY at Buffalo, 1999 [PDF]
M. V. Fok, G. A. Prokopenko, and R. M. Zaritski "To the Question
of the Erythrocyte Shape." Kratkiye Soobshcheniya po Fizike FIAN, 7-8,
Moscow, 1994, and in Bulletin of the Lebedev Physics Institute,
7, Allerton Press, Inc., New York, 1994 [Abstract]
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, TALKS
October 9-11, 2007: "Self-Organization of Spiral and Scroll Waves in
2D and 3D Excitable Media"
(R. Zaritski and I. Kaplun),
SIAM Conference on Mathematics for Industry: Challenges and Frontiers,
Philadelphia, PA (presenter)
May 5, 2007: "Using 64-Opteron Linux Cluster for Numerical Simulations
of Spontaneous Multi-Armed Scroll Waves in Excitable Media"
(Igor Kaplun), The First Annual Student Research Symposium,
Montclair State University, NJ (faculty advisor)
April 16-19, 2007: "Parallel Simulations of Spontaneous
Multi-Armed Scroll Waves in Excitable Media"
(R. Zaritski and I. Kaplun),
The Fifth IMACS International Conference on Nonlinear Evolution
Equations and Wave Phenomena: Computation and Theory,
Athens, GA (presenter)
June 26-29, 2006: "Optimization of Simple Reaction-Diffusion
PDE Simulations on a 64-Opteron Linux Cluster" (R. Zaritski and K.
Pal),
International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing
Techniques and Applications
(within 2006 World Congress in Computer Science,
Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing),
Las Vegas, NV (presenter)
May 6, 2006: "Optimization of Excitable Media Simulations on a
64-Opteron
Linux Cluster" (Kalpana Pal), 29th Annual Sigma Xi Student Research
Conference, Montclair State University, NJ (faculty advisor)
July 11-15, 2005: "Spontaneous Multi-Armed Spirals in Various
Simple Models of Weakly Excitable Media" (R. Zaritski, I. Ashkenazi,
and J. Ju), SIAM Annual Meeting & Conference on Control and Its
Applications, New Orleans, LA (presenter)
May 7, 2005: "Study of Self-Organization in 2D Cellular Automata
Using Parallel Linux Clusters," 28th Annual Sigma Xi Student Research
Conference, Montclair State University, NJ (faculty advisor for three graduate student
presentations, session moderator)
July 12-16, 2004: "Intermittent Self-Organization of Scroll Wave
Turbulence in Three-Dimensional Excitable Media" (R. Zaritski & A.
Pertsov), SIAM Annual Meeting & Life Sciences Conference, Portland,
OR (presenter)
Oct 17, 18, 2003: "Using Open Source Software for Scientific
Simulations, Research, and Publishing," 19th Annual Consortium for
Computing Sciences in Colleges: Eastern, Montclair State University, NJ
(presenter &
organizer)
June 19, 2003: "Self-Organization of Spiral Turbulence" (A.
Pertsov & R. Zaritski), SIAM Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada
(co-author)
Jan 22, 2003: LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, New York, NY
(attended)
Sept 18, 19, 2002: New Directions in Cluster Technologies
Symposium, Plymouth, MA (attended)
Aug 7-10, 2002: "Simulation of 2-D Spiral Wave Interactions on
a Pentium-Based Cluster" (R. Zaritski & A. Pertsov), The Second
International Conference on Neural, Parallel, and Scientific
Computations, Atlanta, GA
(presenter, session chair)
May 22, 2002: "Simulation of Spiral Wave Interactions in
Excitable Media on a Parallel Cluster", SUNY Upstate Medical
University, Syracuse, N.Y. (invited presentation)
Oct 12, 2001: "Coupling a Tubuloglomerular Feedback Nephron
Model with a Myogenic Afferent Arteriole Model," International
Conference on Computing and Information Technologies, Montclair State
University, N.J. (presenter & organizer)
June 13-14, 2001: New Directions in Cluster Supercomputing
Conference, American Museum of Natural History, New York, N.Y. (attended)
June 5-8, 2001: Hands-On Java Programming Workshop, Learning
Tree, Montclair State University, N.J. (attended & passed
certification)
March 2001: "Apache Web Server" and "Linux GUIs" Workshops,
Montclair State University, N.J. (organizer & presenter)
Feb 2001: "Renal Filtration Modeling & Modeling of Cardiac
Arrhythmias", Montclair State University, N.J. (presentation)
June 11-16, 2000: Gordon Research Conference on Computational
Mathematics and Theoretical Biology, Tilton, N.H. (poster presenter)
Oct 23, 1997: "A Model for Two Weakly Coupled Nephrons", Applied
Mathematics Seminar, SUNY at Buffalo, N.Y. (presenter)
1995-present: a wide range of Computer Science and Mathematics
undergraduate and graduate courses, including: Calculus,
Differential
Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Computer Applications,
Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Programming
Languages,
Linux Administration, and Parallel & Cluster Computing
STUDENTS
I. Kaplun (Fall 2006 - Fall 2007):
"Self-Organization of Scroll Waves in Excitable Media:
Parallel Simulations on a 64-Opteron Linux Cluster"
(research assistantship, independent research supervision, joint publications,
Master's Thesis supervision)
R. Dubin (Spring 2007): "Parallelizing the Phylogenetic Program FITCH"
(Master's thesis co-advisor)
K. Pal (Fall 2005 - Spring 2006):
"Benchmarking and Optimization of Spiral and Scroll Wave Simulations
on a 64-Opteron Linux Cluster"
(research assistantship, independent research supervision,
joint publication)
N. Ricca (Spring 2006):
"A Survey of the Methods to Find Probability Density Functions"
(Master's thesis co-advisor)
I. Ashkenazi (Fall 2004): "Spontaneous Multi-Armed Spirals in
Weakly Excitable Media: Numerical Bifurcation Analysis on a 64-Opteron
Linux Cluster" (independent research supervision, joint publication)
J. Ju (Spring 2004): "Decoupled Parallel Linux Cluster
Simulations for the Numerical Bifurcation Analysis of Spiral Wave
Interactions in the Barkley Model of Excitable Media" (independent
research supervision, joint publication)
NSF CCLI Program, Panel Reviewer, Arlington, VA (Feb 4-7, 2004)
"Discrete Mathematics" (Textbook), Prentice Hall (2003)
Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, Vol 19 (2) (2003)
ACM Crossroads, Issue 8.5 (2002)
CONSULTING
Sept 2002 - Feb 2003: Supervising purchasing, installation,
configuration, and utilization of a 64-CPU Linux cluster for the
cardiac research group at the Dept. of Pharmacology of SUNY Upstate
Medical University ($100,000 budget)
May 2002: Linux Cluster Technologies, SUNY Upstate Medical
University, N.Y.
GRANTS AND AWARDS
Sept 2003 - Aug 2006: "Acquisition of a Linux Cluster for
Numerical Simulations of Excitable Media", Major Research
Instrumentation, NSF (Principal Investigator, $100,000, grant#:
CTS-0319555)
1997-98: "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities
& Colleges" graduate award (GPA=4.0)
1996-97: Melva Behrns Memorial Scholarship Fund award at SUNY at
Buffalo for outstanding teaching
1994: Diploma of Higher Education "With Excellence" from Moscow
Institute of Electronics and Mathematics
MEMBERSHIPS (Present and Past)
SIAM, IEEE Computer Society, ACM, AMS
LANGUAGES
Russian/English bilingual, some knowledge of German and French