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Leslie Saper is a Professor of Mathematics at Duke University's Department of Mathematics, part of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He has held this position since 2005 and previously served as Chair of Mathematics (2020–2021), Director of Undergraduate Studies (2015–2019), and Associate Chair (2007–2010). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1984) and B.S./M.S. degrees from Yale University (1979).
His research focuses on the interplay between topology and analysis, particularly in singular spaces, cohomology theories (e.g., L²-cohomology, intersection cohomology), and locally symmetric spaces. Notable contributions include work on the Rapoport-Goresky-MacPherson conjecture and the study of compactifications of symmetric spaces.
Dr. Saper has received several accolades, including Fellowships from the AMS and Sloan Foundation, and has presented at prestigious venues like the International Congress of Mathematicians. He has advised numerous Ph.D. students and undergraduate researchers, mentoring in areas like modular forms and algebraic geometry. His grants include NSF-funded projects on cohomology and number theory, and he serves on editorial boards and committees, reflecting his leadership in the mathematical community.
