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Thomas Wolf is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Brock University. His research interests encompass differential equations, integrability, computer algebra, General Relativity, Combinatorial Game Theory, and Computer Go. His work in computer algebra focuses on algorithms that simplify and solve overdetermined systems of equations including linear, non-linear, algebraic, ordinary differential equations (ODEs), and partial differential equations (PDEs). He applies basic algorithms to advance high-level programs that determine symmetries and conservation laws of differential equations. Applications of his research include the classification of integrable systems, evolutionary scalar PDEs, vector PDEs, single systems of supersymmetric evolutionary PDEs, and integrable quadratic Hamiltonians. Furthermore, he has explored discrete integrable systems and their applications to Discrete Differential Geometry. In addition to his research, Wolf has a longstanding hobby related to the computerization of the Asian game Go, developing algorithms to address life-and-death problems in the game. He actively engages in youth outreach initiatives, including organizing the Brock Brain Benders Club and the Brock Go Club, and participates in the Caribou Math Contests.
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