Matthias Franz, Western University

Research

A-infinity algebras computer algebra systems Davis-Januszkiewicz spaces equivariant cohomology homogeneous spaces homotopy Gerstenhaber algebras string topology strongly homotopy commutative algebras

Latest funding

Higher homotopy algebras in transformation groups
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$72,000
Equivariant aspects in cohomology, K-theory and index theory
NSERC · 2014 · Principal investigator
$70,000
Topology of toric spaces
NSERC · 2009 · Principal investigator
$105,000

All 3 grants and awards

Higher homotopy algebras in transformation groups

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Franz, Matthias

Keywords: A-infinity algebras; computer algebra systems; Davis-Januszkiewicz spaces; equivariant cohomology; homogeneous spaces; homotopy Gerstenhaber algebras; string topology; strongly homotopy commutative algebras; toral rank conjecture; toric varieties

$72,000

Equivariant aspects in cohomology, K-theory and index theory

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Franz, Matthias

$70,000

Topology of toric spaces

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Franz, Matthias

$105,000

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: A-infinity algebras Dear Professor Franz, 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 a-infinity algebras 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 "Higher homotopy algebras in transformation groups" (2020), 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]