Dr. Andrew Mathas

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Biography

Andrew Mathas is a Professor at the University of Sydney specializing in representation theory, particularly focusing on symmetric groups and cyclotomic Hecke algebras. He is involved in research that explores the graded theory of representations, which presents new features and insights into underlying problems in representation theory. Mathas' work intersects with the theory of affine Hecke algebras and quantum groups, extending to combinatorial aspects such as cellular algebras and Kazhdan-Lusztig polynomials. He has an active research agenda and has been awarded fellowships, including the Australian Professorial Fellow from the Australian Research Council and recognition from the Australian Mathematical Society for his contributions to mathematical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research on representation theory and related mathematical fields.

Awards

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Australian Professorial Fellow

2009-01-01
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Fellow

2007-01-01
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Medal

2006-01-01
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Faculty of Science Teaching Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.