Dr. Joaquín Moraga

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joaquín Moraga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles, specializing in algebra and geometry. He completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Utah in 2019 under the supervision of Christopher Hacon. His research, funded in part by the NSF CAREER Grant DMS-2443425, includes significant contributions to the fields of birational geometry and the minimal model program. Since his appointment at UCLA, he has led seminars and workshops on birational geometry, focusing on topics such as Fano varieties and toric geometry. He is known for his collaborative works with several researchers in the field, producing a considerable number of publications over his academic career. His findings have appeared in reputable journals including the Journal of Algebraic Geometry, and he actively participates in academic discussions and presentations at conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, California, USA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, focusing on algebra and geometry.

Instructor

2019-09-01 — 2022-06-01

Princeton University • Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Instructed undergraduate mathematics courses and provided mentorship.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.