Anthony Quas

Anthony Quas is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Victoria, Canada. He holds a PhD from the University of Warwick and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Memphis and King's College, Cambridge. His research focuses on ergodic theory and dynamical systems, with contributions to multiplicative ergodic theory, Lyapunov exponents, and symbolic dynamics.

Education:

• B.A. in Mathematics (First Class), Cambridge University (1986–1989)
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (Distinction), Cambridge University (1989–1990)
• PhD in Mathematics, University of Warwick (1990–1994)

Research Interests:

• Ergodic theory and its connections to stochastic processes
• Lyapunov exponents and operator cocycles
• Symbolic dynamics and shift spaces
• Applications to percolation theory and information theory

Publications and Grants:

• Over 70 peer-reviewed articles, including work on multiplicative ergodic theorems and metastable systems
• Recipient of NSERC and NSF grants, and former Canada Research Chair (2005–2014)
• Editor for Dynamical Systems: An International Journal

Awards and Recognition:

• Tyson Medal (1990)
• Cambridge Smith Prize (1992)
• Organizer of international workshops and conferences (e.g., Banff International Research Station)

Teaching and Service:

• Supervised multiple PhD and Master’s students
• Contributed to outreach initiatives like Pi in the Sky magazine
• Served on NSERC Grant Selection Committees and editorial boards