About
Shankar Sen is a Professor of Mathematics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1967). His research focuses on algebraic number theory, particularly invariants of Galois representations of p-adic fields and their connections to complex algebraic geometry. He has explored p-adic Hodge theory, Galois cohomology, and analytic families of Galois representations using p-adic functional analysis.
Key research interests include the geometric aspects of equations over number fields, Hodge-Tate modules, and the interplay between arithmetic and analytical methods in number theory. His work bridges classical invariants from complex geometry with p-adic arithmetic structures.
Notable publications include foundational studies on p-adic Galois theory, Hodge-Tate theory, and analytic variations of p-adic structures. His research integrates advanced techniques from p-adic analysis, functional analysis, and algebraic geometry.
While no specific awards or current grants are listed, his long-standing contributions to algebraic number theory and p-adic mathematics reflect sustained academic impact. He has advised numerous graduate students in algebraic number theory and related fields.
