Thomas Tucker

Thomas Tucker is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Rochester, serving as Director of Graduate Admissions in the Department of Mathematics within the School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (1998). His research focuses on Number Theory, Arithmetic Dynamics, and Diophantine Geometry, with notable contributions to Galois theory in dynamical systems and the study of algebraic structures in arithmetic contexts. He has taught advanced courses such as MTH 548 and co-taught a foundational course on arithmetic dynamics at MSRI with Dragos Ghioca (2012), producing comprehensive notes and problem sets.

His work bridges pure mathematics and applied dynamical systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to classical problems. Recent research trends include exploring iterated Galois groups, isotriviality in characteristic p, and dynamical analogues of conjectures like Manin-Mumford. He actively contributes to academic administration, advising graduate programs, and maintaining a robust publication record.

His research has been supported through grants including the NSF FRG grant for Algebraic Dynamics (2009) and collaborative research initiatives on number theory. He collaborates widely, evidenced by talks at institutions like the Fields Institute. His academic service includes roles in curriculum development and student advising, reflecting a commitment to both research excellence and educational leadership.