Dr. Ziyang Gao

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Biography

Ziyang Gao is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research interests are primarily in arithmetic geometry, focusing on subjects like Shimura varieties, abelian varieties, cycles, height theory including Beilinson-Bloch height, adelic line bundles, and Diophantine geometry. Gao is active in the academic community, co-organizing various workshops and conferences centered on these areas. Some notable upcoming events include the Workshop on Arakelov Diophantine Geometry at Brown University and the 4th JNT Biennial Conference in Cetraro, Italy. He has a significant publication record with works on diverse topics within arithmetic geometry, often collaborating with prominent mathematicians. Gao has made substantial contributions to the understanding of geometric and algebraic challenges in mathematics, particularly related to the properties and structure of cycles in abelian varieties.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-06-28 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in arithmetic geometry and related fields.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.