Daniel Halpern-Leistner

Dr. Daniel Halpern-Leistner is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on algebraic geometry, homological algebra, and mathematical physics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2013). His research extends geometric invariant theory through projects like 'beyond geometric invariant theory,' addressing moduli problems using derived algebraic geometry and stacks. Notable awards include the 2022 Sloan Fellowship and an endowed professorship.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, UC Berkeley (2013)

Research interests emphasize moduli spaces, derived categories, and stability conditions. He explores applications to D-equivalence conjectures and Verlinde formulas. Recent work includes studies on equivariant derived categories, affine Grassmannians, and noncommutative minimal model programs.

Teaches advanced courses like MATH 6670: Algebraic Geometry and MATH 7670: Topics in Algebraic Geometry. Active in NSF-funded projects, including the 'CAREER: Moduli Spaces and Derived Categories' grant. His scholarship bridges classical geometry with modern algebraic and categorical frameworks.