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Nathan Pflueger is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Amherst College, specializing in algebraic geometry and combinatorics. His research focuses on connections between Young tableaux and algebraic curves, particularly in Brill-Noether theory, tropical geometry, and non-Archimedean analytic geometry. He has held visiting positions, including a 2025-26 appointment as a visiting scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, Germany.
Education and Background: Pflueger completed his graduate studies at Harvard University, where he wrote an influential minor thesis on tropical curves. His teaching spans all levels of mathematics, emphasizing programming integration in courses. He has authored numerous publications on algebraic geometry, combinatorics, and related fields, including works on Weierstrass semigroups, Brill-Noether varieties, and combinatorial polynomial relations.
Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical algebraic geometry with combinatorial structures, addressing questions in both classical and tropical settings. Notable contributions include studies on degeneracy loci of marked curves, cyclic covers of hyperelliptic curves, and the application of Demazure products in combinatorial contexts. His recent projects explore effective weight maximization in semigroups and linear series on algebraic curves.
Teaching and Service: Pflueger teaches courses ranging from introductory calculus to advanced topics like algebraic geometry and mathematical logic. He is actively involved in advising students and has written extensively on recommendation letter processes for academic and professional applications.
