Jennifer Schultens works in the field of 3-dimensional manifolds with research interests that include Heegaard splittings, complexes encoding information on topological structures of 3-manifolds, normal surface theory, knot theory, and hyperbolic geometry. She has made significant contributions to the field as evidenced by her published works in top-tier journals. Notable publications include 'Heegaard splittings of graph manifolds' in Geometry & Topology, which discusses the intricacies of Heegaard splittings, and can be accessed on arXiv. Her collaborative research has further advanced the understanding of geometric and algebraic properties in the context of graph manifolds. Jennifer has also played a pivotal role in various NSF funded research projects over the years, receiving multiple grants that have supported her work from 1998 through 2012. Her distinguished career is marked by her dedication to advancing mathematical knowledge and educating the next generation of mathematicians.
University of California, Davis • Davis, CA
Professor of Mathematics specializing in topology and knot theory.