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John J Cannon is a Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney. He is a member of the Computational Algebra research group and maintains an office in Room 618 of the Carslaw Building. His work has significantly contributed to the field of computational group theory and algebraic computation.
- University: University of Sydney
- School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
- Department: Computational Algebra
- Position: Professor
Professor Cannon's research primarily focuses on computational algebra, group theory, and finite groups. His work has been instrumental in developing algorithms for permutation groups, matrix groups, and computational representation theory. He has made substantial contributions to the understanding of subgroup structures, conjugacy classes, and modular representations in finite groups.
His publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from foundational work in the 1970s through to cutting-edge research in computational algebra up to 2020. The trend in his recent work shows a continued focus on structural computations in large finite groups, with increasing sophistication in handling modular representations and computational challenges in group theory.
Professor Cannon is best known as one of the principal developers of the Magma computational algebra system, which has become a standard tool in computational algebra and number theory. His work on Magma has enabled researchers worldwide to perform complex algebraic computations that were previously infeasible.
Throughout his career, Professor Cannon has maintained extensive collaborations with leading researchers in computational algebra including Derek Holt, William Unger, Allan Steel, and others. These collaborations have resulted in numerous influential publications that have shaped the field of computational group theory.
