Jeremy C Rickard

Jeremy C Rickard is Professor of Mathematics in the School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol, specializing in Pure Mathematics with research spanning representation theory, algebra, and category theory. His work focuses on derived categories, modular representation theory, and structural properties of finite-dimensional algebras.

Education:

• M.A. from University of Cambridge
• Ph.D. from University of London

Rickard's research centers on representation theory of finite groups and algebras, with pioneering contributions to tilting complexes, block theory, and abelian categories. He investigates rigidity phenomena, support varieties, and homological dimensions, often revealing deep connections between algebraic structures and categorical frameworks. His work bridges abstract category theory with concrete problems in group representation.

Recent publications (2019-2024) exhibit sustained innovation in homological methods, including pathological abelian categories, delooping levels, and finitistic dimension conjectures. These works consistently address structural questions in representation theory while advancing foundational aspects of derived categories and module theory.

Scientific Awards:

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Rickard supervised 3 students and served as Co-Investigator on the 2014-2015 project 'Overcoming the mathematics barriers to participation in HE', addressing widening participation in mathematics education. This collaborative effort with R. J. Sutherland and A. T. Coles focused on mathematics teacher development and barriers to higher education access.