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Anne Thomas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. Her academic profile indicates active research engagement with numerous publications extending to 2025, demonstrating her ongoing contributions to mathematical research.
Dr. Thomas received her PhD from the University of Chicago in 2007. Her research focuses on geometric group theory, specifically examining Coxeter groups and buildings, with particular emphasis on actions of discrete groups on nonpositively curved spaces. Her work connects to the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science Research Strengths in Understanding the Universe, Fundamental Laws of Nature, and Complex Systems.
Over the past decade, Thomas has established herself as a leading researcher in geometric group theory, with significant contributions to the understanding of affine buildings, Coxeter groups, and related geometric structures. Her recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates continued innovation in applying geometric methods to group-theoretic problems, particularly in the areas of affine flag varieties, chimney retractions, and fixed-point theory in buildings. Her publications span prestigious journals including the Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society, Transactions of the American Mathematical Society, and Annales de l'Institut Fourier, reflecting the high impact of her research.
Thomas has secured competitive research funding through the Australian Research Council, including the Discovery Projects grant for 'Affine flags, Euclidean reflection groups and folded galleries' (2018) and 'Lattices in locally compact groups' (2010). These projects demonstrate sustained research excellence and the ability to secure significant funding for mathematical research.
Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive co-authorship network, working with mathematicians across Australia and internationally. Thomas's research bridges multiple mathematical disciplines, connecting geometric group theory with algebraic geometry, representation theory, and topological methods.
