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Professor Sarah Hart holds dual roles as a Professor of Mathematics at Birkbeck, University of London, and the first female Gresham Professor of Geometry since 1597. She is renowned for bridging mathematics with literature, music, and art, advocating for their complementary roles in understanding human existence. Her research spans group theory, mathematical history, and interdisciplinary studies, with a focus on symmetry, narrative structures, and cultural applications of mathematics.
- Education: MA in Mathematics (Balliol College, Oxford), M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics (University of Manchester), PhD on Coxeter Groups (Manchester).
Her work explores the intersection of mathematics and creativity. Notable publications include Once Upon a Prime, analyzing math in literature, and analyses of Jurassic Park and Moby-Dick. She has authored 34 journal articles, 10 monographs, and a book, contributing to top-tier journals like Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra and Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics.
As a communicator, she draws massive audiences to lectures like How to Prove Absolutely Anything, engaging both novices and experts. Her advocacy for gender equality earned her a key role in Birkbeck’s Athena Swan initiative. She serves as President of the British Society for the History of Mathematics and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Grants: Supported by Leverhulme Trust and EPSRC.
A passionate educator, she mentors students and colleagues, praised for her encouragement and accessibility. Her hobbies include piano playing, origami, and annually reading Booker Prize shortlists.
