Prof. Peter Matthew Magyar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University (MSU). He holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Princeton University (summa cum laude, 1986) and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Harvard University (1993, advised by Joseph N. Bernstein). Before joining MSU in 2000, he held postdoctoral and visiting positions at the University of Utrecht (Netherlands), Université de Paris VII, Northeastern University, and Brandeis University. His research focuses on representation theory, algebraic combinatorics, and algebraic geometry, with emphasis on Lie groups, loop groups, Schubert varieties, and combinatorial structures like Young tableaux and Littelmann paths. Education: Princeton University, B.A. Mathematics, 1986 Harvard University, Ph.D. Mathematics, 1993 Research Interests: Representation theory of semi-simple complex Lie groups Algebraic combinatorics (Young tableaux, Littelmann paths) Schubert calculus and affine Schubert polynomials Geometry of flag varieties and affine Grassmannians Honors: NSF Graduate Fellowship (1986-89) NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (1995-98) NSF Grants DMS-0405948 (2004-07) and DMS-0703524 (2007-10) Teaching: Courses include graduate combinatorics, abstract algebra, discrete mathematics, and honors calculus. Developed a daily-quiz system for upper-level courses. Collaborations: Works with researchers such as V. Lakshmibai, P. Littelmann, A. Zelevinsky, and others on geometric and combinatorial representation theory. Outreach: Participates in the Kinawa-Chippewa Math Circle, offering modular arithmetic and cryptography workshops for students.







