Alexander Weekes, University of Saskatchewan

Research

Algebraic geometry Coulomb branches Lie algebras Mathematical physics Poisson geometry Quantum groups Quiver varieties Representation theory

Latest funding

Interactions between representation theory, algebraic geometry, and physics
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$78,000
Interactions between representation theory, algebraic geometry, and physics
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Interactions between representation theory, algebraic geometry, and physics

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Weekes, Alexander

Keywords: representation theory; algebraic geometry; poisson geometry; coulomb branches; quantum groups; yangians; quiver varieties; lie algebras; mathematical physics

$78,000

Interactions between representation theory, algebraic geometry, and physics

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Weekes, Alexander

$12,500

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 Weekes, 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 "Interactions between representation theory, algebraic geometry, and physics" (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]