Dr. Igor Frenkel

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Biography

Igor Frenkel is the Sol Goldman Family Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Yale University. He has made significant contributions to the fields of infinite-dimensional algebras, representation theory, and mathematical physics. His work has been recognized by memberships in prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. He has received numerous awards including the Sloan Fellowship, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Weyl-Wigner Award. Frenkel completed his Ph.D. at Yale in 1980 and has been a prominent figure in mathematics ever since, actively engaging in research and teaching.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.