Pure and Applied Topology

Pure & Applied Topology

The research area in Pure and Applied Topology covers includes algebraic topology, low-dimensional topology, the theory of knots and braids, homological algebra, contact geometry, and computational topology, as well as their applications in topological data analysis and mathematical physics.

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The research area in Pure and Applied Topology covers includes algebraic topology, low-dimensional topology, the theory of knots and braids, homological algebra, contact geometry, and computational topology, as well as applications in topological data analysis and mathematical physics. We run a regular seminar and routinely host visiting and postdoctoral researchers.

Capabilities

  • Vigleik Angeltveit: algebraic topology, stable homotopy theory, algebraic K-theory, Ramsey theory.
  • Asilata Bapat: geometric and categorical representation theory, homological algebra, with connections to topology, combinatorics, and algebraic geometry.
  • Joan Licata: low-dimensional topology and contact geometry, knot theory, Floer-theoretic invariants.
  • Brett Parker: symplectic geometry, Gromov-Witten and related invariants using exploded manifolds.
  • Katharine Turner: computational topology, topological data analysis.

Projects

Morse theory is a branch of differential topology. Equipping a manifold with a generic real-valued function allows one to use differential techniques to study fundamental topological properties of the manifold.

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Current research topics in representation theory and related areas explored via computer algebra systems.

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Spectral sequences in algebraic topology

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I am interested in using a multi-parameter study of invariants from algebraic topology to do statistical shape analysis. The goal is to quantitatively compare geometric objects such as a set of bones, tumours, leaves, bird beaks, etc. I have both theory and application projects.

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The symmetries of a manifold are described by its mapping class group, and the mapping class group (MCG) of a surface is a particularly important object.

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Possible topics include Legendrian and transverse knot theory, contact geometry in three-manifolds, symplectic field theory, and connections with symplectic geometry.

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Members

Researcher

Vigleik Angeltveit

Senior Lecturer
Honours Convener

Asilata

Senior Lecturer
ARC DECRA Fellow

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MSI-Google Fellow

Associate Professor

Leonardo Maltoni

Postdoctoral Fellow

Brett Parker

Senior Lecturer
MSI Colloquium Organiser

Kate Turner

Associate Professor and Director, Mathematical Data Science Centre

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