Antony Maciocia

Professor Antony Maciocia holds dual roles as a Professor at the School of Mathematics and Dean of Postgraduate Research in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, particularly moduli spaces and Fourier-Mukai transforms, with contributions to Bridgeland stability conditions and derived categories. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge and pursued postgraduate studies under Simon Donaldson, pioneering work in gauge theory and vector bundles.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree at University of Cambridge
• Master’s-level Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics

Research interests include algebraic geometry’s intersection with differential geometry and mathematical physics. Notably, he mentored Tom Bridgeland, who developed stability conditions now named after him. Beyond research, Maciocia designs educational initiatives like the WALLIS web-based learning environment for mathematics students and drives policy reforms to enhance PhD student welfare through the university’s doctoral college.

Awards: None explicitly listed, though his contributions to mathematics education and research are internationally recognized.

Grants & Advising: Advised Tom Bridgeland (PhD student turned prominent researcher). Involved in collaborative projects on derived categories and stability conditions.

Labs/Teams: Active in the School of Mathematics’ Algebra & Number Theory and Geometry & Topology research groups.