Dr. Linh Truong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linh Truong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. She specializes in low-dimensional topology, focusing on the development of techniques related to Heegaard Floer homology and Khovanov homology. Her research interests extend to studying knot concordance, homology cobordism, and monodromies of open book decompositions, as well as their applications in understanding braid groups. Truong holds a B.A. and an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, both earned in 2011, and completed her Ph.D. at Princeton University in 2016. She is dedicated to both teaching and research, actively engaging with students in undergraduate and graduate mathematics programs.

Research Interests

Low-Dimensional Topology Heegaard Floer Homology Khovanov Homology Knot Concordance Homology Cobordism Monodromies Open Book Decompositions Braids

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science