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Matthew R. Ballard
University of Washington
Department of Mathematics
Box 354350
Seattle, WA 98195-4350
| Office: | Padelford
C-132 |
| Mailbox: | Padelford
C-130 |
| Email: | ballard(at)math.washington.edu |
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Research Interests
I am a graduate student in my final year. My advisor is Charles Doran. I devote the majority of my energies to understanding homological mirror symmetry. Currently, I am interested in mirror symmetry for local varieties. I am also very interested in homological algebra for A-infinity algebras. Other interests include Morse field theory, TQFTs, and other craziness eminating from string theory.
Papers
I have written a few things down. For now, you can find them on the arxiv.
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Teaching
During the Spring 2008 term, I will be teaching Math 309.
Conferences
- Algebro-Geometric Derived Categories and Applications. IAS. March 10-14, 2008.
- Bellingham Algebraic Geometry Seminar. Bellingham. March 8, 2008.
- Workshop on Homological Mirror Symmetry and Related Topics. Miami. January 21-26, 2008.
- Western Algebraic Geometry Seminar. Fort Collins. October 20-21, 2007.
- Pure Mathematics Graduate Student Conference 2007. Vancouver. October 12-14, 2007.
- Derived Categories in Mathematics and Physics. Snowbird. June 17-21, 2007.
- Derived Categories Mini-Course. Salt Lake City. June 4-16, 2007.
- Workshop on Homological Mirror Symmetry and Applications II. IAS. March 26-30, 2007.
- Workshop on Homological Mirror Symmetry and Applications I. IAS. January 22-27, 2007.
- Dusafest. Stony Brook. October 12-15, 2006.
- Modular Forms and String Dualities. BIRS. June 3-8, 2006.
- Generalized McKay Correspondences and Representation Theory. MSRI. March 20-24, 2006.
- Workshop in Algebraic Geometry and Physics. Philadelphia. October 20-24, 2005.
- Summer Institute in Algebraic Geometry. Seattle. July 25 - August 12, 2005.
- Algebraic, Symplectic Geometry, and Physics. Miami. December 15-20, 2004.
Miscellaneous