Dr. Alexander Barvinok

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Biography

Alexander Barvinok is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan, where he has been involved in research and teaching in various areas of mathematics. He obtained his Ph.D. from Leningrad State University in 1988. His research interests span combinatorics, computational complexity, algorithms, algebra, and geometry. Currently, he focuses on the connections between phase transition concepts in statistical physics and the analytical properties of partition functions. His work contributes significantly to understanding computational complexity and algorithmic mechanisms.

Research Interests

Combinatorics Computational Complexity Algorithms Algebra Geometry Phase Transition Statistical Physics

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science