Dr. Michael Wemyss

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Biography

Michael Wemyss is a Chair in Mathematics at the University of Glasgow, specializing in algebraic geometry and its interactions, particularly focusing on noncommutative homological algebra. His research interests cover a wide range of topics including resolutions of singularities, the minimal model program, deformation theory, and derived categories. He explores stability conditions, representation theory, and associated structures within these frameworks, encompassing areas such as curve invariants, the McKay correspondence, Cohen-Macaulay modules, and finite-dimensional algebras. Dr. Wemyss has contributed significantly to various research projects and as an active member of the mathematical community, he has shared his expertise through publications and numerous supervisory roles for PhD students. His work has been recognized with awards such as the LMS Whitehead Prize in 2017 and the Adams Prize from Cambridge University in 2020. In previous roles, he was a recipient of an EPSRC Early Career Fellowship. He has engaged with various research advisory boards and contributed to grant committees, and he is actively involved in the professional societies related to his field, including the Glasgow Mathematical Journal Trust.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Chair in Mathematics

Awards

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LMS Whitehead Prize

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Adams Prize