Elana Kalashnikov, University of Waterloo

Research

Algebraic geometry Fano classification Fano varieties Flag varieties Geometric invariant theory Mirror symmetry Toric degenerations Toric varieties

Latest funding

Mirror symmetry and quiver flag varieties
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Mirror symmetry and quiver flag varieties
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$57,000

All 2 grants and awards

Mirror symmetry and quiver flag varieties

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Kalashnikov, Elana

$12,500

Mirror symmetry and quiver flag varieties

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Kalashnikov, Elana

Keywords: algebraic geometry; mirror symmetry; fano varieties; fano classification; toric varieties; toric degenerations; flag varieties; geometric invariant theory

$57,000

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 Kalashnikov, 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 "Mirror symmetry and quiver flag varieties" (2022), 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]