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John Machacek is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Hampden-Sydney College. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mathematics from Michigan State University (advised by Michael Shapiro), postdoctoral positions at the University of Oregon and York University, and prior visiting roles at Hampden-Sydney. He specializes in combinatorics with applications to algebra, geometry, topology, and theoretical computer science. His research explores topics such as cluster algebras, matroid theory, graph theory, and scheduling problems.
Key educational milestones include a B.S. from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Honors Thesis advised by Victor Reiner) and postdoctoral collaborations with Patricia Hersh and Nantel Bergeron. His Erdős number is 3, reflecting collaborative work in combinatorial mathematics.
Research trends in his articles focus on algebraic and geometric combinatorics, including studies on Grassmannians, matroid structures, scheduling algorithms, and discrete dynamical systems. His work bridges pure combinatorics with interdisciplinary applications in physics and computer science. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his extensive contributions to MathOverflow and collaborative projects highlight his scholarly engagement.
He advises no listed students but actively participates in academic communities across platforms like MathOverflow and Google Scholar. His research outputs span diverse subfields, emphasizing both foundational theory and applied problem-solving.
