Peter Stevenhagen

Peter Stevenhagen is a Professor of Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University, specializing in algebra and number theory.

His research interests include:

• Algebra
• Number Theory
• Geometry

Stevenhagen has made significant contributions to number theory, particularly in quadratic fields, Pell equations, and algorithmic number theory. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with computational approaches, focusing on problems like the negative Pell equation and properties of quadratic units. He has published in prestigious venues including Springer publications and has collaborated with notable mathematicians like Wieb Bosma.

Stevenhagen serves as the educational director (opleidingsdirecteur) for the Erasmus Mundus Master ALGANT program, demonstrating his commitment to mathematics education and international collaboration. He has supervised multiple PhD students and taught courses including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Graduate Number Theory Seminar.

His academic activities include participation in numerous international conferences such as the Computational challenges arising in algorithmic number theory and Cryptography in Toronto (2006) and the Number Theory in Cryptography conference at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá (2006). Recent news from December 2023 documents his involvement in 'Mathematics across borders: Peter Stevenhagen in Pakistan,' confirming his ongoing active engagement in the mathematical community.