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Geordie Williamson is a prominent mathematician who completed his PhD in 2008 at the University of Freiburg under the supervision of Wolfgang Soergel. After that, he held a postdoctoral position at the University of Oxford, working with Raphaël Rouquier, before spending five years at the Max Planck Institute in Bonn as an Advanced Researcher. In 2017, he joined the University of Sydney, where he has continued to advance research in algebra, geometry, and representation theory. His work often involves sophisticated techniques from algebraic geometry, Hodge theory, and higher category theory to tackle basic yet profound questions in the field. Williamson's research interests are aligned with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths, focusing on understanding the universe and fundamental laws of nature. He has been recognized for his substantial contributions to the field, including election as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society in 2018. Notably, he delivered a plenary address at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2018 and has received several prestigious awards for his work.
Max Planck Institute Bonn • Bonn
St. Peter's College, University of Oxford • Oxford
University of Sydney • Sydney
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