Craig Westerland

Craig Westerland is an Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota. His research lies at the intersection of algebraic topology, geometry, mathematical physics, and number theory.

• University: University of Minnesota
• School: School of Mathematics
• Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: cwesterl@umn.edu

His work focuses on the homotopy theory of configuration, function, and moduli spaces, with applications to arithmetic geometry, string topology, and homological stability. He also explores stable homotopy theory via the chromatic program and its applications to other fields.

The 15 most recent articles span algebraic topology, number theory, and homotopy theory, emphasizing topics like homological stability, configuration spaces, T-duality, and chromatic homotopy theory. Collaborative projects include work with Jordan Ellenberg and Hisham Sati on arithmetic statistics and twisted cohomology theories.

He supervises PhD students including Omar Ortiz, Drew Heard, and Park Jun-Yong, and teaches courses ranging from Calculus II to advanced topics in algebraic topology and manifold theory. Craig regularly participates in the Topology Seminar at Minnesota.