Robert Muksian

Area of Expertise: mathematics of finance

Books: “Financial Mathematics Handbook,” “Mathematics of Interest Rates, Insurance, Social Security, and Pensions,” “Mathematics of Finance and Insurance” and “Applied Interest Theory”

Topics Presented in Speeches: “Private Pensions;” “Social Security;” “Social Security Benefits: Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act” and “Social Security: Is It Worth the Wait”

Email: rmuksian@bryant.edu

Biography:
Robert Muksian is professor emeritus, mathematics at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. He was the chair of the mathematics department from 1976 to 1989, during which period he designed and instituted an actuarial mathematics major. His research focuses on pre- and post-retirement planning, including the accumulation of assets and their distribution after retirement. His current research attempts to formulate a strategy for a 100% probability of not outliving one’s assets.

Muksian earned his Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics from the University of Rhode Island. He has been awarded the Bryant University Distinguished Faculty Award and the Bryant Federation Distinguished Faculty Award. The university awarded him a certificate of appreciation for the design and implantation of the actuarial mathematics major. He was a member of the Editorial Review Board of the Financial Planning Association and the Board of Canvassers of Cranston, Rhode Island. He has served on the boards of Cranston General Hospital, the Rhode Island Affiliate of the American Heart Association, the University of New England and the Board of Trustees of his Church. He was also a member of the Blue Cross–Blue Shield Corporation of Rhode Island.

Muksian’s research on Social Security has been published the Journal of Financial Planning. He has published several articles in the commentary pages of the Providence Journal, including pieces on the cost of pension obligation bonds and the economic effects of work-life expectancy.