David Speyer

David Speyer is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. He serves as Associate Chair for Education-Logistics and has been a key figure in curriculum development, particularly for Math 632, Math 593, and Math 665. His research bridges algebraic geometry with combinatorial mathematics, focusing on areas such as cluster algebras, tropical geometry, and flag varieties.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley (2005); B.A. from Harvard University.
• Previous Positions: Clay Research Fellow (2005-2010), with appointments at the University of Michigan and MIT.

Research Interests

Speyer's work explores the intersection of algebraic geometry and combinatorics. His key contributions include studies on total positivity, shard theory in Coxeter groups, and combinatorial structures in algebraic varieties. Current projects involve cluster deep loci and 3D plabic graphs, connecting mirror symmetry to discrete mathematics.

Scientific Contributions

• Awards: Clay Research Fellow (2005-2007).
• Publications: 15+ papers on algebraic geometry, combinatorial structures, and total positivity.

Advising and Teaching

Speyer has advised 9 graduate students and supervised 8 undergraduate research projects. He is involved in high school outreach through programs like PROMYS and Math Corps. He plans to take 2-4 new graduate students in the coming years.