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James Freitag is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He earned his PhD from UIC in 2012, specializing in Model Theory and Differential Algebraic Geometry. Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral positions at UC Berkeley and UCLA and served as a research member at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and Fields Institute.
His research integrates model theory, differential algebra, and number theory, with recent emphasis on functional transcendence, geometric stability theory, and applications to machine learning. Key themes include:
- Strong minimality in differential equations and stability theory
- Ax-Lindemann-Weierstrass theorems for Fuchsian groups
- Combinatorial and algorithmic aspects of query learning
His publications (2017–2025) predominantly explore differential-algebraic geometry, model-theoretic classification, and computational learning. Recurring topics include Painlevé equations, Littlestone dimension, nonminimality bounds, and geometric invariants in differential systems.
He advises doctoral students in differential algebra and machine learning and directs the Young Scholar Program—a summer camp for Chicago high school students. His research is funded by NSF grants, including CAREER #1945251 and #2452197.
