Dr. Gustav Lehrer

Professor

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Biography

Gustav Lehrer is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Sydney, with significant contributions to the field of algebra and representation theory. His research focuses on algebraic geometric aspects of representation theory, reductive algebraic groups particularly over finite fields, and algebraic geometry related to configurations of algebraic varieties. He has explored various topics including Hecke algebras, cohomological group actions, and knot-theoretic algebra. Lehrer is a member of the Algebra Research Group and has published extensively, including notable works such as 'Unitary Reflection Groups' by Cambridge University Press in 2009. His research also involves grants from the Australian Research Council, focusing on subjects like algebraic Schubert geometry, symmetry braiding, quantized algebras, and invariant theory.

Research Interests

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.