Dr. Brendan Hassett

Professor

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Biography

Brendan E. Hassett is the Jonathan Nelson University Professor of Mathematics and the Director of the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics at Brown University. His work primarily focuses on algebraic geometry, which studies geometric objects defined by polynomial equations. This field is characterized by the feedback between polynomial algebra, enabling explicit computation along with geometric intuition and visualization. His research interests include moduli classification problems, rational points, and arithmetic questions, as well as rationality problems within classical geometry related to curves and surfaces. Hassett has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2023 and a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society in 2014. He has also received the Charles W. Duncan Jr. Achievement Award for Outstanding Faculty at Rice University in 2009, along with several National Science Foundation awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

1996-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Chicago • Chicago

Teaching responsibilities within the Department of Mathematics.

Awards

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Fellow

2023-01-01
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Fellow

2014-01-01
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Charles W. Duncan Jr. Achievement Award

2009-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER award

2002-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

2003-01-01
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National Science Foundation Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

1997-01-01
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Sloan Dissertation Fellowship

1995-01-01
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National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship

1992-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics