Thomas Williams, University of British Columbia

Research

A1 homotopy Algebras over rings Classifying space K theory Linear algebraic groups Stiefel varieties

Latest funding

Classical and A1-homotopy theory of linear algebraic groups
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$84,000
The Topology, Geometry and Algebra of Projective Linear Groups
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$135,000

All 2 grants and awards

Classical and A1-homotopy theory of linear algebraic groups

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Williams, Thomas

Keywords: classifying space; a1 homotopy; k theory; linear algebraic groups; algebras over rings; stiefel varieties

$84,000

The Topology, Geometry and Algebra of Projective Linear Groups

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Williams, Thomas

$135,000

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: A1 homotopy Dear Professor Williams, 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 a1 homotopy 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 "Classical and A1-homotopy theory of linear algebraic groups" (2021), 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]