Brendan Hassett

Brendan Hassett is the Jonathan Nelson University Professor of Mathematics at Brown University and Director of the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM). His research focuses on algebraic geometry and number theory, with particular emphasis on rationality problems, moduli spaces, and birational geometry. He has organized numerous conferences, including Simons Symposia and collaborations with institutions like the National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation. His work bridges foundational questions in geometry with computational and arithmetic aspects, supported by grants such as Simons Award 546235 and NSF Grant 1929284.

Research interests include parametrization of algebraic varieties, constructions of moduli spaces, and rational curve behavior on varieties. Recent projects explore cubic fourfolds, K3 surfaces, and stable rationality of threefolds. He co-organizes events for the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians and contributes to editorial boards like the European Journal of Mathematics.

Grants include Simons Collaboration on Arithmetic Geometry, Number Theory, and Computation, and NSF funding. His teaching spans advanced mathematics courses, including algebraic geometry and multivariable calculus.