Ram Murty

Ram Murty is the A. V. Douglas Distinguished University Professor and Queen's Research Chair at Queen's University, cross-appointed to the Departments of Mathematics and Philosophy. His research spans number theory, mathematical logic, and Indian philosophy.

He earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 1980 under the supervision of Harold Stark. His research focuses on zeta and L-functions, prime number distribution, modular forms, elliptic curves, and cryptography. He has made significant contributions to Artin's conjecture, the Langlands program, and Selberg's conjectures.

Prof. Murty has authored over 20 books and 200 research papers. His notable works include Introduction to the Circle Method (2023), Indian Philosophy: An Introduction (2013), and The Mathematical Legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan (2012). His publications span a wide range of topics in pure and applied mathematics.

He has received numerous accolades, including:

• CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize (2024)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1990)
• Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (2012)
• Simons Fellowship (2013–2014)
• Queen's Research Chair (2002)
• Killam Research Fellowship (1998–2000)
• Jeffery-Williams Prize (2003)

He has supervised over 40 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, including notable alumni like David Clark, Francesco Pappalardi, Chantal David, and Kaneenika Sinha. He currently mentors Nicolo Fellini and Becca Carter as doctoral students.

Prof. Murty is also actively involved in graduate education and mentorship, having received the Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision (2018). He holds adjunct professorships at institutions such as McGill University, TIFR Mumbai, and IIT Mumbai.