Nathan Ilten, Simon Fraser University

Research

Algebraic Geometry Deformation Theory Toric Varieties Degenerations Khovanskii Bases Tropical Geometry Valuations Moduli Spaces

Latest funding

New directions for deformations of toric varieties
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Combinatorial Approaches to Deformation and Degeneration in Algebraic Geometry
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$96,000
Combinatorial Approaches to Algebraic Varieties and Moduli Problems
NSERC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$114,000

All 3 grants and awards

New directions for deformations of toric varieties

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Ilten, Nathan NO

Keywords: Algebraic Geometry; Deformation Theory; Moduli Spaces; Toric Varieties

$25,000

Combinatorial Approaches to Deformation and Degeneration in Algebraic Geometry

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ilten, Nathan

Keywords: deformation theory; degenerations; toric varieties; valuations; tropical geometry; khovanskii bases; algebraic geometry

$96,000

Combinatorial Approaches to Algebraic Varieties and Moduli Problems

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ilten, Nathan

$114,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Algebraic Geometry Dear Professor Ilten, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on algebraic geometry connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "New directions for deformations of toric varieties" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]