Professor David Harvey is a faculty member at the School of Mathematics and Statistics within the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he has held positions ranging from Courant Instructor to his current professorship. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Mathematical Society . Ph.D. in Mathematics (Harvard University, 2008) B.Sc. in Mathematics with First Class Honours and University Medal (UNSW, 2002) Harvey's research focuses on computational number theory and arithmetic geometry , with emphasis on fast polynomial and integer arithmetic algorithms. His work includes groundbreaking advancements in O(n log n) complexity for integer multiplication, leveraging techniques such as Fast Fourier Transforms , lattice reduction , and p-adic cohomology for zeta function computations. His publications from 2018–2024 demonstrate expertise in algorithm design for problems in number theory , algebraic geometry , and cryptography , with recurring themes of computational efficiency , finite field arithmetic , and polynomial operations . 2022 N.G. de Bruijn Medal (shared) 2019 Australian Mathematical Society Medal 2016 Journal of Complexity Best Paper Award Harvey has led significant research grants including the ARC Future Fellowship (2017–2021) and the ARC Discovery Project , focusing on zeta function algorithms and point-counting on algebraic surfaces . He co-organizes the UNSW Number Theory Seminar.
