Dr. James Parkinson

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Parkinson is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, specializing in algebra and combinatorial representation theory. His research primarily focuses on representation theory of Hecke algebras and its applications in probability theory, particularly in the context of Kac-Moody groups. He is also interested in generalized polygons, harmonic analysis on graphs, path models, and Lie theory. As a member of the Algebra research group and the Geometry, Topology, and Analysis research group at the university, Dr. Parkinson's work aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths, contributing to a deeper understanding of the universe and the fundamental laws of nature. He has been involved in numerous research projects funded by the Australian Research Council, exploring topics such as loop groups and geometry combinatorics. His commitment to advancing knowledge in mathematics is evident through his active engagement in both teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Teaching and research in algebra and representation theory.

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.