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Rob Eggermont is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in the Discrete Algebra and Geometry research group. His work focuses on finiteness properties in infinite-dimensional algebraic settings with symmetry, connecting algebraic geometry, representation theory, and combinatorics. His research has significant applications in fields including phylogenetics, chemistry, and algebraic statistics.
Education:
- MSc in Mathematics from Leiden University (2011), cum laude
- PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology (2015), cum laude
Rob Eggermont's research centers on how algebraic structures with symmetry maintain finiteness properties even in infinite-dimensional settings. His work on topological noetherianity demonstrates that in systems with sufficient symmetry, problems involving millions of variables can be as tractable as those with only a few variables. This has profound implications for computational algebra and geometric modeling. His research group plays a leading role in algebraic graph theory, finite and incidence geometry, and discrete Lie theory.
An analysis of his recent publications (2017-2025) reveals a consistent focus on polynomial representations, GL-varieties, and symmetric matrix structures. His work frequently explores how finiteness properties emerge in infinite-dimensional settings through symmetry constraints. Collaborations with Jan Draisma and other mathematicians form a significant portion of his output, indicating strong research networks in algebraic geometry and representation theory.
Scientific Awards:
- Jong Talent Aanmoedigingsprijs (2007) - awarded to the best first-year mathematics student at Leiden University
- Veni grant 016.Veni.192.113 from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO)
Dr. Eggermont has secured research funding through competitive grants and has participated in numerous international workshops and conferences, including the AIM workshop on 'Representation stability' (San Jose, 2016) and the BIRS workshop on 'Free Resolutions, Representations, and Asymptotic Algebra' (Banff, 2016). His research group actively contributes to the DIAMANT symposium and the Intercity Number Theory Seminar.
Within the Discrete Algebra and Geometry group at TU/e, Eggermont collaborates with colleagues on advancing the theoretical foundations of algebraic structures with symmetry. His work has helped establish connections between representation theory, combinatorics, and practical applications in scientific computing.
