Dr. Thomas Lam

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Lam is a professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in the Department of Mathematics. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New South Wales in 2001 and completed his Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005. His research primarily focuses on algebraic combinatorics, exploring the connections between combinatorics, representation theory, and algebraic geometry, as well as applications in theoretical physics. His recent projects delve into significant topics such as the Langlands program, mirror symmetry, topology, and the combinatorial aspects of totally positive spaces and scattering amplitudes. Lam is involved in various educational initiatives, advocating for both undergraduate and graduate student learning in mathematics.

Research Interests

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