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Eric Sommers is a Full Professor and Associate Department Head for Curriculum in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a PhD from MIT (1997) and a BS from Brown University (1993). His research focuses on Representation Theory and Algebraic Combinatorics, with significant contributions to nilpotent orbits, algebraic geometry, and invariant theory. He has held positions at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Harvard University, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and has served as a Program Officer at NSF (2012–2014). Sommers is known for his award-winning teaching, including courses like Math 300 and upcoming graduate-level abstract algebra (Math 611–612). He has organized conferences such as the 2015 Workshop on Springer Theory and contributed to memorial volumes for colleagues like Jim Humphreys. His work bridges algebraic structures with geometric and combinatorial methods, addressing topics like Hessenberg varieties, symplectic singularities, and Weyl group actions.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics, MIT, 1997
- ScB in Mathematics, Brown University, 1993
Research emphasizes nilpotent orbits in Lie algebras, invariant theory, and combinatorial aspects of representation theory. Notable contributions include studies on nilpotent cone geometry, Kreweras numbers, and modular laws in algebraic contexts. His publications span journals like Advances in Mathematics, Nagoya Journal of Math, and Transformation Groups.
