Dr. Michael Stillman

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Biography

Michael E. Stillman is a Professor and the Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow in the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1983. His primary research interests lie in Algebra, especially in the fields of Algebraic Geometry and Computational Algebra. He has a significant focus on the development of algorithms for computational problems in algebraic geometry, including the study of complexity algorithms, Gröbner bases, and computing line bundles and Hilbert functions. His work has explored various directions including classical and toric Hilbert schemes and their applications in algebra. Notable publications include collaborative works on sheaf cohomology and algebraic geometry, with contributions to leading mathematical journals. He is also involved in teaching courses such as Modeling Calculus and Commutative Algebra at Cornell University.

Research Interests

Courses

Modeling Calculus Commutative Algebra

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture