David Zureick-Brown

David Zureick-Brown is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on number theory, arithmetic geometry, and algebraic geometry, with interests in stacks, Galois representations, and arithmetic statistics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2010) and a B.S. from the University of Arizona (2003).

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2010)
• B.S., The University of Arizona (2003)

Research Interests: Zureick-Brown explores modern tools to address classical problems in mathematics, such as the arithmetic of varieties, modular curves, and Galois representations. His work bridges number theory and algebraic geometry, emphasizing connections between disciplines. Recent projects include studies on angle ranks of abelian varieties and uniform bounds for rational points on curves.

Awards:

• NSF Career Grant (2016-2022)
• NSA Young Investigator Grant (2011-2013)

Teaching & Grants: He emphasizes problem-solving and intuition in teaching, particularly in foundational proof-writing courses. His grants include NSF and NSA support for research in arithmetic geometry and number theory.