معرفی
Mark Giesbrecht is a Professor in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science and currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, Canada. His research focuses on Symbolic Mathematical Computation, including computational methods in algebra, number theory, and the development of computer algebra systems like Maple and LinBox. He has held significant administrative roles, including Director of the Cheriton School of Computer Science (2014–2020) and Director of Undergraduate Studies (2002–2005). His awards include ACM Distinguished Scientist (2013) and an NSERC Synergy Award (2003).
Research Interests: Symbolic Computation, Sparse Polynomial Algorithms, Algebraic Complexity, and Computer Algebra Systems. He has supervised numerous graduate students, many of whom have pursued academic and industrial careers. His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, contributing to both algorithm design and software development.
Professional Activities: He has served as Program Chair of ISSAC (2013), editor of the Journal of Symbolic Computation (2003–2020), and organizer of workshops on symbolic-numeric computing. His contributions span editorial roles, conference organization, and community leadership in computer algebra.
Grants & Funding: While specific grants are not detailed here, his research has been supported by NSERC and industry collaborations, reflected in awards like the NSERC Synergy Award.
Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the Symbolic Computation Group at Waterloo and the Ontario Research Centre for Computer Algebra (ORCCA).
