Mike G. Sullivan

Mike G. Sullivan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has been active in teaching and research since at least the early 2000s, focusing on advanced mathematics topics such as topology, symplectic geometry, and Floer homology. His courses span a wide range of subjects, including mathematical finance, statistics, and graduate-level topology. Sullivan's academic journey includes a PhD from Stanford University (1999), postdoctoral work at the Institute for Advanced Study, and prior roles at the University of Michigan and University of California, Berkeley.

• Education: BA in Mathematics (New Jersey), PhD in Mathematics (Stanford, 1999).
• Research Interests: Symplectic geometry, Floer homology, algebraic topology, and their connections to algebraic, differential, and complex geometry.
• Teaching Highlights: Courses like Math 537 (Math of Finance), Math 797AT (Algebraic Topology), and Stats 515 (Statistics I). Extensive graduate-level instruction in topology and geometry.

His non-technical research overview (2016) and CV (2021) detail his scholarly contributions. Sullivan plans to retire from academia in 2036, shifting focus to politics, including a hypothetical presidential career.