Jim Geelen
Encyclopedia
James F. Geelen is a professor
at the Department of Combinatorics
and Optimization
in the faculty of mathematics
at the University of Waterloo
, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Combinatorial optimization
. He is known for his work on Matroid theory and the extension of the Graph Minors Project
to representable matroids. In 2003, he won the Fulkerson Prize
for his paper entitled "The Excluded Minors for GF(4)-Representable Matroids." In 2006, he won the Coxeter–James Prize
presented by the Canadian Mathematical Society
.
He received a Bachelor of Science
degree in 1992 from Curtin University in Australia
, and obtained his Ph.D.
in 1996 at the University of Waterloo
under the supervision of William Cunningham.
Professor
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at the Department of Combinatorics
Combinatorics
Combinatorics is a branch of mathematics concerning the study of finite or countable discrete structures. Aspects of combinatorics include counting the structures of a given kind and size , deciding when certain criteria can be met, and constructing and analyzing objects meeting the criteria ,...
and Optimization
Optimization (mathematics)
In mathematics, computational science, or management science, mathematical optimization refers to the selection of a best element from some set of available alternatives....
in the faculty of mathematics
University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics
The Faculty of Mathematics is one of six faculties of the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario. As of Fall 2010, it has 5,741 undergraduate students and 629 graduate students, 200 full-time professors, and offers over 500 courses in mathematics, statistics and computer science.The Faculty...
at the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a comprehensive public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The school was founded in 1957 by Drs. Gerry Hagey and Ira G. Needles, and has since grown to an institution of more than 30,000 students, faculty, and staff...
, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Combinatorial optimization
Combinatorial optimization
In applied mathematics and theoretical computer science, combinatorial optimization is a topic that consists of finding an optimal object from a finite set of objects. In many such problems, exhaustive search is not feasible...
. He is known for his work on Matroid theory and the extension of the Graph Minors Project
Robertson–Seymour theorem
In graph theory, the Robertson–Seymour theorem states that the undirected graphs, partially ordered by the graph minor relationship, form a well-quasi-ordering...
to representable matroids. In 2003, he won the Fulkerson Prize
Fulkerson Prize
The Fulkerson Prize for outstanding papers in the area of discrete mathematics is sponsored jointly by the Mathematical Programming Society and the American Mathematical Society . Up to three awards of $1500 each are presented at each International Symposium of the MPS...
for his paper entitled "The Excluded Minors for GF(4)-Representable Matroids." In 2006, he won the Coxeter–James Prize
Coxeter–James Prize
The Coxeter–James Prize is presented annually by the Canadian Mathematical Society. The award is presented to young mathematicians in recognition of outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The first award was presented in 1978. The prize was named in honor of the mathematicians Donald...
presented by the Canadian Mathematical Society
Canadian Mathematical Society
The Canadian Mathematical Society is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and education in Canada.It was originally conceived in June 1945 as the Canadian Mathematical Congress...
.
He received a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in 1992 from Curtin University in Australia
Australia
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, and obtained his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in 1996 at the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a comprehensive public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The school was founded in 1957 by Drs. Gerry Hagey and Ira G. Needles, and has since grown to an institution of more than 30,000 students, faculty, and staff...
under the supervision of William Cunningham.