Dr. Richard Schwartz

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Biography

Richard E. Schwartz is a Chancellor's Professor of Mathematics at Brown University, with a distinguished career focusing on areas such as geometry, topology, and dynamical systems. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1987 and his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Princeton University in 1991. Schwartz has been an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2002 and is a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for his contributions to pure mathematics. His research involves the study of infinite groups and geometric topology, often exploring simple problems in geometry that lead to deep insights. Notably, he has addressed significant problems such as the classification theorem for groups associated with Cayley graphs and has published research monographs, including those in the Princeton Annals Math series. Schwartz has also been awarded multiple fellowships including the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and is a Fellow of the American Math Society. Beyond mathematics, he engages in hobbies such as comic book writing and cycling.

Research Interests

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellow

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Courses

Introduction to Higher Mathematics Fundamental Problems in Geometry Functions of Variables Graph Theory Topology Abstract Algebra

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics