Eric Schost, University of Waterloo

Research

algorithm design complexity computer algebra real algebraic geometry systems of polynomial equations

Latest funding

New and efficient algorithms for computer algebra
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$104,000
New Algorithms for Computer Algebra, Implementations and Applications
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$319,944
Efficient algorithms in computer algebra and their applications
NSERC · 2010 · Principal investigator
$215,000

All 3 grants and awards

New and efficient algorithms for computer algebra

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Schost, Eric

Keywords: computer algebra; algorithm design; complexity; systems of polynomial equations; real algebraic geometry

$104,000

New Algorithms for Computer Algebra, Implementations and Applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Schost, Eric

$319,944

Efficient algorithms in computer algebra and their applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Schost, Eric

$215,000

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: algorithm design Dear Professor Schost, 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 algorithm design 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 and efficient algorithms for computer algebra" (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]