Wikipedia:WikiProject Mathematics/Participants
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| User (T C)1 | Areas of interest | Comments | |
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| 48v (T C) | geometry, linear algebra, calculus, number theory | I'm a high school math student among other things. | |
| AdamSmithee (T C) | abstract algebra, probability theory, statistics, mathematical economics | I'm an undergraduate student in math. However, as I am also an economist, I might know something about math applications in economics. | |
| AGK (T C) | Algebraic geometry, various calculus topics (differential calculus in particular) | ||
| Aiden Fisher (T C Old(T C)) | Stochastic process, Markov processes, Queueing theory | I'm a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide | |
| Alex Bakharev (T C) | Numerical analysis, applications to Rheology and Fluid Dynamics, elementary mathematics, biographies | I am an R&D engineer, developing models and writing codes for the plastic industry. | |
| Alterationx10 [[]]) | I am a Ph.D. student in noncommutative geometry at the Max Planck Institute in Bonn. | ||
| Andrewa (T C) | model theory, non-standard analysis, history of mathematics, philosophy of mathematics | Majors in pure mathematics and philosophy, particularly formal logic, metalogic and meaning and reference. Interested in making mathematics and logic articles accessible to non-mathematicians and even to mathematicians with other areas of specialisation. | |
| arcfrk (T C) | algebra, combinatorics, geometry, history of mathematics, Lie theory, number theory | Mathematical interests are fairly diverse, prefer expository style ('big picture') to technicalities, expert in representation theory. | |
| Arthur Rubin (T C) | mathematical logic | (You want only mathematical interests here, right.) Ph.D. in mathematics from Caltech, with a specialization in mathematical logic. Currently working for an aerospace company, where I do make use of advanced mathematics, believe it or not. | |
| Artie_p (T C) | algebra,algebraic topology,algebraic geometry | I'm a Ph.D. student, working in algebraic geometry and topology. | |
| Avi (T C) | applied mathematics, probability and statistics, actuarial science | Casualty actuary. | |
| AxelBoldt (T C) | |||
| Billlion (T C) | Inverse problems, Differential geometry | ||
| Ben Cairns (T C) | probability theory, applied probability, stochastic processes, statistics, analysis | I'm a PhD student in applied probability and stochastic processes. Most of my mathematical interest (and expertise) lies in these fields and in related topics such as analysis, a little measure theory, and so on. | |
| Bo Jacoby (T C) | inferential statistics, exponentiation, root of unity, Durand-Kerner method, Multiset | I studied physics and mathematics long ago. | |
| Borisblue (T C) | Nominated Isaac Newton, Carl Friedrich Gauss and Leonhard Euler to Featured status, so I guess my specialty is math biographies | Undergrad. | |
| Blnguyen (T C) | algebra Hopf algebra | PhD student in theoretical physics. Hons B.Sc last year in math physics - Quantum groups and Statistical mechanics was my project - although that wasn't my strong point | |
| Brad Beattie (T C) | algorithm analysis, complexity, graph theory, cryptography, combinatorics | Finished my BMath a couple years ago. Did my honours in CompSci with a minor in C&O. | |
| C0N6R355 (T C) | fractals, mobius strips, fourth dimension. | Programmer by trade, C++, delved into number theory. | |
| CBM (T C) | mathematical logic | ||
| CDicken (T C) | Pure Maths, mainly number theory | Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Electronics A level Student, and I am planning to do a BSc in Maths afterwards. Without a doubt i'm not as good as some of the people on here, but i will do what i can. | |
| Charles Matthews (T C) | Worked in number theory once upon a time; I write here over the whole range | I've added about 450 mathematics topic pages, many biographies, and lists of mathematical topics. I'm an admin and arbitrator here. | |
| Charles Stewart (T C) | mathematical logic, category theory, mathematical structures for semantics (eg. set theory, Boolean algebras, domain theory) | I'm a logician and I'm mostly here for the overlap with logic in mathematical logic, but I've some other interests in mathematics here and there. | |
| Chris Hillman (T C) | mathematics | Broad interests but (currently) narrow focus | |
| Christopher Yeleighton (T C) | Combinatorics, Graph theory | Currently devoted to reviewing, fixing and typesetting | |
| CRGreathouse (T C) | Number theory, computational mathematics, applications to economics (esp. social choice theory/voting theory), cryptology, and computer science | Graduate student | |
| Cronholm144 (T C) | Calculus, Linear algebra, and Abstract algebra seem to be the types articles I have been writing lately. | Undergraduate student in mathematics at USC. After that, on to grad school! | |
| C S (T C) | low-dimensional topology | ||
| CSTAR (T C) | |||
| Dan Brown (T C) | Cryptography, Combinatorics, Algebra, | PhD thesis was in Combinatorics. Now working in industry (cryptography). | |
| Dan Hoey (T C) | Combinatorial game theory, Computer science applications, Computational mathematics, Recreational mathematics | Working in CGT, wide mathematical interests. | |
| Daniel C Sutton (T C) | Group Theory, Numerical Analysis, Topology, Linear Operators,Fluid Mechanics,Analysis of Real Valued Functions | MMath Student, University of Bath | |
| David Bryant (T C) | Complex analysis, continued fractions, connections between analysis and algebra, the integers, and the history of mathematics. | Caltech graduate and former actuary with substantial assembly language programming experience. | |
| David Eppstein (T C) | algorithms, geometry, graph theory, combinatorics, number theory | Comp. Sci. professor working in graph algorithms and computational geometry | |
| Dbenbenn (T C) | geometric group theory, knot theory | I'm happy to contribute MetaPost diagrams by request. I'm an administrator. Lately I've taken a break from working on math, though eventually I intend to add a lot about geometric group theory. | |
| Dcoetzee (T C) | abstract algebra, graph theory, topology, real analysis, complex analysis, logic, set theory, number theory | Same here, Revolver. I'm interested in a variety of math area, but my education is mostly limited so far to abstract algebra, graph theory, topology, real and some complex analysis, logic, set theory, and number theory. [I wouldn't consider that range "limited"... Revolver] My edits, even worse, are so far restricted mostly to topology; If anyone needs help with pages in any of these areas please consult me. | |
| deeptrivia (T C) | numerical analysis, optimization, number theory, general stuff | PhD candidate in Mechanical engineering. I don't have a remarkable background in pure mathematics, but can contribute in areas of applied mathematics, and work as a janitor. | |
| Dinesh Karia (T C) | Abstract Algebra, Topology, Real analysis, Linear Algebra, set theory, Topological algebras, Computer Programming, Functional Analysis, History of Mathematics | I am an Indian. I did my Ph. D. in Topological Algebras. I have been working with the Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University for more than two decades. Presently, I have been working on e-content for the Students of Mathematics. I have authored a Textbook of Calculus. | |
| Divespluto (T C) | Education in, and history of mathematics. | Linguist etc. I've joined this group to help explain maths in general prose, and to learn more about maths myself. | |
| Dmharvey (T C) | I am an Australian PhD candidate studying in the US. Serious interest is number theory. Minor interests include combinatorics and anything leaning towards computer science. Right now I'm working on a LaTeX => MathML converter (Blahtex) which may or may not one day be used in Wikipedia. | ||
| Doctormatt (T C) | number theory, integer sequences, planar curves, graphics | I finished my PhD in 1997, in analytic number theory. Currently, I'm a mathematics lecturer. | |
| DonkeyKong64 (Mathematician in training) (T C) | Group Theory, Graph Theory, Optimisation, Optimal Control, Stochastic Processes...and other stuff I can't think of right now | I'm doing honours in mathematics (as at 2007 - scheduled to finish honours in June 2008). | |
| Doug.(talk • contribs) | Number theory, set theory, geometry, topology, History of mathematics | hobbiest, not formally trained in math except some basic statistics; I edit broadly | |
| Dylan Lake (T C) | Mathematical analysis, number theory, cryptography, logic (all kinds), History of mathematics | ||
| D.vegetali (T C) | Stochastic processes, everything else | Math researcher | |
| Ecaterina Howard (T C) | Computer science, Topology, Differential Geometry, Information Theory, Mathematical analysis and Calculus, Philosophy of mathematics, Computational mathematics, Mathematical physics, Logic, History of mathematics | Theoretical Astrophysics research student at Macquarie University, Sydney. | |
| EdJohnston (T C) | Statistics, Computer science, Floating point arithmetic, Logic, History of mathematics | ||
| Elroch (T C) | Topology, Geometry, Differential geometry, Real analysis, Complex analysis, Functional analysis, Category theory | More of an ex-mathematician than a mathematician these days. Perhaps my deepest fascination is the mathematics that underlies our physical universe. | |
| Eric Herboso (T C) | philosophy of mathematics | philosophy of mathematics and the like. | |
| Evilbu (T C) | (linear) algebra, number theory, geometry, history and geography | I am a Belgian student in his third year of pure mathematics. I still have to learn a lot but I like to contribute about the stuff I know. History and geography are my other interests but I am not a heavy contributor in that area I am afraid </nowiki> | |
| 1 T = User's talk page, C = User's contributions. | |||
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| User (T C)1 | Areas of interest | Comments |
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| Fieari (T C) | Discrete mathematics, graph theory, topology, linear algebra, Computer Science | It was suggested that I add myself to this list. I'm an undergraduate studying computer science, with an interest in some mathematical topics. As I'm currently taking a number of math courses, I've been using wikipedia as a study aid, and when I find that my textbook is more comprehensive than the article, I fix the article. |
| Freenaulij (T C) | Anything abstractral or hard to grasp. I enjoy doing math in my head. | High School Student who enojoys doing math competitions, learning about math, and highly enjoys math discussions. |
| Footballrocks41237 (T C) | Algebra, Geometry, Computer Science, Trigonometry | Middle school student who does mathematics contests and competitions. |
| Fredrik (T C) | Analysis, number theory, abstract algebra, computer algebra | Undergraduate student in engineering physics. |
| Freiddie (T C) | Anything within my capability. | An AS level student who is interested in math & physics. |
| Freepopcornonfridays | Combinatorics, Graph theory, Set theory, and pretty much all other Discrete topics | I am a high schooler with extensive contest history. I'll see what I can do to help. |
| Fropuff (T C) | differential geometry and topology, Lie groups, category theory, topology, abstract algebra, theoretical physics | |
| Ftbhrygvn (T C) | Any Areas in Mathematics | |
| Functor salad | Algebra, functional analysis, category theory, mathematics in general | Math student |
| FunnyMan3595 (T C) | abstract algebra | I'm a freshman majoring in mathematics, but I already have quite a few courses under my belt. My specialty is abstract algebra. |
| futurebird (T C) | I enjoy learning about graph theory. | I'm a grad student just starting a program in pure math. |
| gala.martin (T C) | Analysis and Probability theory | I work on stochastic PDEs. |
| Gauge (T C) | algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, category theory, homotopy theory, cohomology theories, mathematical logic, computer science | Graduate student working on a PhD. Interested in the big complicated machines of modern homotopy theory and extraordinary cohomology theories, as well as their applications to algebraic geometry. |
| Gauge boson (T C) | Algebra2 | Undergraduate at University of Kansas. I enjoy Algebra and most things that involve it. |
| General Eisenhower (T C) | All math is my favorite. | Math teacher to 30 pupils. Name of school is not allowed to go public. |
| Geometry guy (T C) | Differential geometry, and anything related: algebraic geometry, linear algebra, differential calculus | I'm a professor of mathematics in the UK (but prefer to be judged on my edits, not my credentials!) |
| Goldencako | Foundations, Calculus, Philosophy of mathematics and general mathematics | In the process of becoming a math undergraduate. Don't know much yet, but I'll help as much as possible. |
| Greg Woodhouse (T C) | differential topology, differential geometry, number theory, mathematical logic, computer science, mathematical physics. I realize that list is, well, a bit "eclectic" | Though my education is in mathematics, I currently work in health informatics as a software developer. |
| Gro-Tsen (T C) | algebraic geometry (rational varieties), number theory, axiomatic set theory, metamathematics of arithmetic | PhD from the University of Paris-Sud in 2005 (on the arithmetic of cubic hypersurfaces), currently teaching at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris.
Main interest in algebraic geometry, but very keen on mathematical logic as well. |
| Grubb257 | analysis, physics | I'm a professor of mathematics and am completing a PhD in physics |
| Grubber (T C) | algebra, stochastic process, queueing theory, electrical engineering, steganography | I'm a graduate student in electrical engineering, studying stochastic processes, security, information theory, and algebra. |
| Guardian of Light (T C) | number theory, graph theory, calculus, differential equations, algebra, analysis, analytic geometry | I'm glad to be here helping on Wikipedia. I absolutely love a good problem with a creative answer. Elegant proofs are one of my forte's and I am going to be a senior in high school next year. |
| Hans Adler (T C) | model theory, universal algebra | Postdoc in model theory. In Wikipedia: Working on the basic foundations of model theory and universal algebra. |
| Helohe (T C) | category theory, graph theory, group theory, topos theory, computer science | I'm currently learning category and topos theory and can contribute from time to time. As soon I have read the Topos of Music I will extend the related articles. |
| Henno Brandsma (T C) | topology | I have a PhD in general topology, and have a braod interest in many branches of mathematics. I'll mostly focus on what I know best, i.e. topology. I might indulge my other passions, like linguistics and literature. |
| Hirak_99 (T C) | abstract algebra,algebra,calculus,combinatorics,discrete mathematics,geometry,measure theory,probability,set theory,statistics,topology | I have deep interest in almost all branches of Mathematics. I have done my BStat. and MStat. (i.e. Bachelors and Masters in Statistics) from Indian Statistical Institute. Would love to contribute in any place where I can. |
| hv (T C) | number theory, computation, education, sequences | Primarily recreational since leaving university 20 years ago, I'm interested in all of maths but ignorant of most of it. |
| HyDeckar | Statistics, Econometrics, Game Theory, Mathematical finance | Honours Student in Statistics. |
| Hypergeometric2F1(a,b,c,x) (T C) | Analytic number theory, analysis, number theory, special functions | Math major at University of Oklahoma, have since dropped out. I am currently an Autodidact. |
| Igor (T C) | differential equations, dynamical systems, numerical analysis | I have just joined the WP Math project. |
| Ikh (T C) | analysis, DEs, theoretical physics, control theory | Math undergrad at University of Waterloo. Various other interests in math, but can't remember them off the top of my head. |
| Ill logic (T C) | Topology | Grad Student at University of Iowa. |
| Indeed123 (T C) | ||
| Irrªtiºnal (T C) | Let ε < 0 (hehe...) I am a highly unsuccessful mathematician. I am a man. I am single. I am free. I am an existentialist, therefore I am not. | |
| Isomorphic (T C) | game theory | various applied math at the undergrad level. I did some more graduate-level work in game theory, which I think makes me Wikipedia's expert on the subject (with regrettable effects on our coverage.) |
| Ivan Akira (T C) | Mathematics | I like to participate in mathematics project, it's worth and fun. I usually taking programming as a usual activity and make a program that count various mathematics formula which need high accuracy. |
| Jack Schmidt (T C) | algebra, finite groups | I studied PDE and numerical linear algebra, before returning to module theory. I tend to enjoy concrete, computable mathematics and am one of the many authors of the GAP computer algebra system. On wikipedia I like ensuring that articles have sources and a cohesive overview of the article subject, and I enjoy answering questions at the reference desk. |
| jacobolus (T C) | undergrad math and physics student | |
| Jagged 85 (T C) | algebra, calculus, combinatorics, number theory, trigonometric functions | undergraduate mathematics and computer science student at King's College London. |
| JaimeLesMaths (T C) | algebra, number theory, game theory, education | Mathematics grad school dropout (University of Wisconsin-Madison), looking to help make math articles intelligible to all. Soon to be high school math teacher (at least, I hope). |
| JakeVortex (T C) | dynamical systems, real analysis, complex systems | I love to edit. |
| JCraw (T C) | dynamical systems, geometry, algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, calculus,mechanics, statistics | Currently involved in the use of mathematics for calculations relating to neuron density within the mediodorsal thalamus, i have a profound love for mathematics that has been at the center of most of my research and study. |
| Jeb Joya (T C) | dynamical systems, complex analysis, fractal geometry, julia set | I have just finished my 3rd year at the University of Warwick studying toward my MMath in Mathematics, and have written essays on fractal geometry and julia sets. |
| Jerry Gagelman (T C) | computational physics, computational chemistry, numerical analysis, physics in general, differential geometry, functional analysis | My Ph.D. is in model theory, though I've moved into numerical analysis. |
| Jan Mandel (T C) | multigrid, domain decomposition, parallel computing, ensemble filters, wildfire modeling | Professor of Mathematics and adjunct professor of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Denver |
| JeffBurdges (T C) | model theoretic algebra, finite group theory | I'm jointly a Chateaubriand postdoc at University Lyon-1, France, and an NSF ostdoc at University of Manchester, England. I completed my PhD at Rutgers University in October 2004, working under Gregory Cherlin, on simple groups of finite Morley rank. |
| Jersey Devil (T C) | Calculus (intergration/differentiation), mathematical logic, history of mathematics, etc... | I am currently an undergraduate Mathematics Major and Economics Minor at Rutgers University. Clearly, many people at this project have advanced knowledge of Mathematics that I can't match but I will try and help as much as possible. |
| Jim Belk (T C) | group theory, topology, geometry, algebra, graph theory, physics | Postdoc in mathematics at Texas A&M. |
| Jitse Niesen (T C) | numerical analysis | post doc in numerical analysis. |
| Jkasd (T C) | Complex numbers, Topology, Algebra, Knot theory | I don't know that much yet, but I hope to learn more and be able to help. |
| Jeremy Martin (T C) | combinatorics, graph theory, algebraic geometry, discrete geometry, commutative algebra, topology | assistant professor of mathematics at University of Kansas; I'm primarily a combinatorialist but am jack of a few other trades as well |
| JocK (T C) | Game theory, dynamical systems | Theoretical physicist |
| John Gunnar Carlsson (T C) | Convex optimization | Grad student in applied math at Stanford University, cleaning up some optimization material. |
| John Casale (T C) | Knot theory, Graph theory, Number theory, Linear algebra, Calculus, Topology | Junior math and computer science major. Extremely interested in Knot theory and look towards expanding it, by adding biographies of Knot theorists and adding to Knot theory related articles. |
| John Durban (T C) | financial mathematics, integral calculus, statistics, fundamental algebra | I have just finished my Matric Senior Certificate and hope to study actuarial science at Wits |
| Jörgen Backelin (T C) | combinatorics, homological algebra, noncommutative algebra, computer algebra | I am teaching (at the University of Stockholm), and sometimes improving a Gröbner basis package or doing a little research. |
| Joseph Myers (T C) | graph theory, combinatorics, tiling, competitions, recreational mathematics | PhD in graph theory, now working in computing. |
| Joshua R. Davis (T C) | geometry, mathematical physics | post-doc in geometry |
| juan andrés (T C) | arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, algebraic geometry, probability, statistics, calculus, calculators, history of mathematics | Although I've never colaborated in this area, I DO like math, it's my favorite area. I hope I were helpful in this project. |
| Juan Marquez (T C) | topology, algebra, geometry, analysis | I am a low dimensional topologist eager to cooperate in this difficult arena, but being Erdös #5. |
| Justin ( T C) | mathematics education, foundations of mathematics | Undergraduate student majoring in physics with a minor in mathematics at Appalachian State University |
| 1 T = User's talk page, C = User's contributions. | ||
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| User (T C)1 | Areas of interest | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Kanogul (talk) | algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, etc. | high school student in Pre-Calculus (as of December 2007), perfect score- math section PSAT |
| KathrynLybarger (T C) | numerical linear algebra, wavelets | Librarian, SVD enthusiast |
| Kaustuv Chaudhuri (T C) | mathematical logic, automated reasoning, type theory | Math. logic postdoc |
| Kenny (T C) | functional analysis, operator algebras, quantum groups | second year PhD |
| Ketsuekigata (T C) | calculus, discrete mathematics, wavelets, cycloids, ballistics, number theory, asymmetric cryptography, factorization | I'm just going into college, but I'll do what I can. Math is my answer to angst. |
| Kevin Baas (T C) | fractional calculus, Information geometry | I started the fractional calculus section. Though it is still embryonic, it is very much 'my style', which is still under development. -Also started Information geometry section. I am just learning about this, though. |
| Kier07 (T C) | Galois theory, algebraic topology, Lie groups | I have always loved mathematics. I'm a senior undergraduate math major at Dartmouth College, soon to be a Ph.D. student in math at Northwestern University. I love the Wikipedia philosophy that (1) lots of information should be available in one place, (2) it should be accessible to the intelligent layperson, and (3) anyone can contribute. I want to be a part of it! |
| King Bee (T C) | graph theory, relation algebras, algebra, logic | I'm a Ph.D. student at Iowa State University, and I want to contribute in a meaningful way to the mathematics articles here. |
| Kmhkmh | geometry, highschool math topics, education, math in general | I have a German degree in math (Diplom) and a master in education science. I basically contribute new articles wherever I see things missing, that i can fill in. Other than that occasional proof reading and factual corrections. |
| Kompik (T C) | category theory, general topology | Ph.D. student, my work is concerned in categorial topology. Whenever I had enough time, I will work on the entries in wiki and planetmath as well, since I consider both very good projects. |
| L33tminion (T C) | Computer engineering, computer science, formal systems, Gödel's incompleteness theorem, logic | currently studying Computer engineering at Olin College. |
| Lantonov (T C) | Combinatorics, Coordinate systems, Cosmology, General relativity, Mathematical physics, Tensor algebra, Vector algebra | M.Sc., Molecular Biology, Ph.D., Theoretical Physics from Virginia Tech |
| Lee Creighton   | statistics, item response theory, design of experiments, general mathematics, mathematics teaching | Ph.D., Mathematics Education, [[North Carolina State University |
| Leland McInnes (T C) | algebra, category theory, cryptography, logic, topology | Ph.D. student working in algebra, particularly topological groups and (non-associative) rings. |
| LeSnail (T C) | Math! | Undergraduate math major at Oberlin College |
| lethe (T C) | ||
| Liempt (T C) | All things math. | B. Sc. summa cum laude in cursu honorum, University of British Columbia, M. Sc. summa cum laude (Thesis: Antinomies and formal logic) Oxford University, Currently writing Ph. D. thesis at Oxford University |
| Linas (T C) | quantum mechanics, fractals, modular forms, Riemann surfaces, number theory, special functions, quantum chaos, zeta functions | Trying to understand the nature of quantum wave function collapse, which leads to the exploration of many remarkable and remarkably related topics in number theory. Strangely near the center of it all lies the theta function and the Hopf algebras. Dabble in the Riemann hypothesis as well. |
| LittleDan (T C) | geometry, group theory, vector spaces | I know up through geometry, and a fair amount of group theory and vector spaces. I can usually pick things up from wikipedia articles, if not from mathworld, then I can edit wiki articles for clarity. |
| Lunch (T C) | numerical analysis and whatever catches my fancy | |
| Magidin (T C) | group theory, universal algebra, number theory | I know some set theory and mathematical logic as well; number theory is more a hobby, my main work being in group theory and universal algebra. |
| Mathdoc (T C) | Algebra, Statistics, Number Theory, Math Education | CSUN Mathematics Masters student. |
| Marc Harper (T C) | algebra, algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, category theory | UIUC Mathematics PhD student. |
| Marc van Leeuwen (T C) | combinatorics, algebra | Member of the mathematics department in Poitiers (France). |
| Mark Dominus (T C) | ||
| Markus Krötzsch (T C) | I think many math articles still lack: general intros/motivation, links to relevant literature, objective account of alternative definitions (even if one definition is preferred in Wikipedia). | |
| MarSch (T C) | geometry, category theory, physics | Working on my Master's thesis for physics and mathematics. |
| MartinDK (T C) | Applied Mathematics, Mathematical programming and modelling, differential geometry | Masters degree in mathematical economics, specialized in finance. |
| Mathemens (T C) | Group theory, number theory, logics, statistics, chaos theory, applied math... many more. | Oh hai, I'm a self-taught math addict and an active WikiProject participant in future :). |
| MathMartin (T C) | ||
| Mathmo (T C) | My name says it all! | |
| MathStatWoman (T C) | probability theory and statistics, especially empirical processes, order statistics, Vapnik-Chervonenkis theory, measure theory, distributions, function spaces, metrics, infinity, history of mathematics, logic and foundations of mathematics, computing | I just joined the WikiProject Mathematics and I am still quite new to Wikipedia; see my user page to learn about me. |
| Matthew Johnston (T C) | projected differential equations, variational inequalities, chaos theory, education | Current Master's student at the University of Guelph, Canada, starting my Ph.D. in the fall at the University of Waterloo. |
| Meekohi (T C) | Graph theory, cryptography, and complex systems | I'll be trying to keep the collaboration of the week running if I can. |
| Meni Rosenfeld (T C) | mathematical logic, real analysis | BA degree in mathematics, interested especially in logic and the quest to make mathematical theories as precise and unambiguous as possible, but in virtually any other area of mathematics (and other sciences) as well. |
| Meshach (T C) | Logic, Complex Numbers, Computer Science | B.Sc. in Computer Science |
| Messagetolove (T C) | abstract algebra | Professional Mathematician new to Wikipedia: (so far) trying to respect (modulo accuracy) and expand, existing edits. |
| Mets501 (T C) | anything relating to math, particularly calculus, computer science, and elementary mathematics | I'm a high school student. |
| Michael Belisle (T C) | Applied mathematics, Fluid dynamics, Nonlinear systems, Stability theory | I am a PhD student doing experimental research in laminar-turbulent transition. |
| Mhym (T C) | Geometry and Discrete Mathematics | I am a Ph.D. student in the field. |
| Michael Hardy (T C) | ||
| Michael E. Henderson (T C) | Numerical Continuation | I work for IBM Research in the area of solving families of nonlinear equations, anf computational dynamical systems. |
| Miguel (T C) | ||
| Mikkalai (T C) | graph theory, computational geometry, computer science, operations research, optimization, algorithms | I was trying to deal here with graph theory, computational geometry, computer science, operations research, optimization, algorithms, which are areas of my expertise, but, I am being distracted by more obscure areas of knowledge, and math somehow slipped off my schedule. |
| Mindspillage (T C) | Discretion is the better part of mathematics, at least for me. Just about done with my bachelor's. | |
| Mipchunk (T C) | Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations | I am an undergraduate student studying applied mathematics. As my studies progress my expertise will become more focused. |
| Mppemberton (T C) | Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry |
Current Ph.D. student in mathematics at University of Missouri-Columbia interested in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry. |
| NatusRoma (T C) | graph theory, group theory, real analysis, complex analysis | I am an undergraduate math major and aspiring mathematician. |
| NerdyNSK (T C) | Graph theory and discrete mathematics. | BSc(Hons) Computer Science. |
| Nightstalllion (T C) | Four years of Austrian Mathematical Olympiads, will study Technical Mathematics starting October 2006. | |
| Nils Barth (T C) | geometry, topology, algebraic geometry, elementary mathematics of all description, exposition | |
| Nousernamesleft (T C) | calculus, euclidean geometry, algebraic geometry inequalities (in particular inequalities) | High school freshman taking AP Statistics. |
| Ocolon (T C) | applied mathematics, number theory, … | Undergraduate student majoring in applied mathematics. |
| Oleg Alexandrov (T C) | applied mathematics | |
| Omerks (T C) | Algebra, Algebraic number theory | I am a Ph.D. student at University of Massachusetts Amherst specializing in algebraic number theory. |
| Oravec (T C) | computer science, discrete mathematics, T-theory | I have a Bachelors in Computer Science. My current research area uses discrete mathematics, T-theory in particular. |
| Ozob (T C) | ||
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| User (T C)1 | Areas of interest | Comments | |||
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| Paul August (T C) | topology, category theory, set theory, logic | After having gotten a Ph.D. in categorical topology in 1980, I immediately sold my soul to computers for 20 years. But Wikipedia, has now made me a Born Again mathematician ;-) | |||
| Pbroks13 (T C) | Trigonometry, Logarithms, Calculus, Imaginary Numbers, Geometry | Will be majoring in mathematics starting next year. | |||
| Peruvianllama (T C) | cellular automata, computer science, cryptography, discrete mathematics, history of mathematics, number theory | I have an honours BSc degree in mathematics, where my thesis project dealt with linear cellular automata. I have some experience with programming, although mostly for non-math topics. For now, I'm mostly interested in contributing to math history articles. | |||
| PeterEasthope | Areas of interest | Comments | |||
| Peter H. St.John (T C) | Enumeration, number theory, Gemetic Algorithms, computer science | BA, MS, ton of additional grad school in math, but have mostly worked in software development. Right now I'm most interested in the GA for AI, and also nonlinear optimization, and Beowulfry to support the GA. | |||
| Pierre Abbat (T C) | I've come up with a family of functions, called guyot functions, interpolating between the normal density function and the uniform density function, which are pathological in that for many of them Taylor series don't work anywhere; a perfect spot function for halftones; and a conjecture about 64-100 sequences. I like to do mathematical experiments on the computer; hopefully I'll have more time for that... | ||||
| Project2501a (T C) | Computer science, Applied mathematics, Chaos theory, Information theory, Linguistics, Cryptography, Discrete analysis, Set theory, Graph theory, algorithms, number theory, Pattern Recognition | BS, Comptuter Science and Applied Mathematics from New Jersey Institute of Technology, currently freelancing, trying to get back into the US :) | |||
| Pyrop (T C) | |||||
| Qwfp (T C) | biostatistics | ||||
| RaitisMath | |||||
| ral315 (T C) | I'm an amateur mathematician, freshman in college, and creator of the Math WikiPortal. Check it out sometime! | ||||
| RayKiddy (T C) | undergrad math, working in software. | ||||
| Readro (T C) | fluid dynamics, partial differential equations | BSc (Hons) in mathematics, currently studying for an MSc in aerodynamics. | |||
| RJaguar3 (T C) | probability | Currently a senior in high school | |||
| Robin Evans (T C) | statistics, probability, measure theory | Studying for the CASM at Cambridge, having graduated in maths from here last year. | |||
| Rocky Mountain Goat (T C) | mathematical analysis | B.A. in Mathematics | |||
| Root2 (T C) | Euclidean Geometry, Trigonometry | ||||
| Ryan Reich (T C) | Algebraic geometry | I'm a grad student at Harvard, interested in algebraic geometry. I tend to like sweeping overhauls, if I think I can pull them off competently. | |||
| rybu (T C) | geometric topology | I study manifolds, knots, links, spaces of embeddings, diffeomorphism groups and algorithms related to low-dimensional topology. | |||
| Septentrionalis (T C) | history of mathematics, especially Greek mathematics; Abstract algebra, number theory | ABD mathemarics; straightened out Feynman_diagram#Mathematical_details; a little rusty on current work, but will try anything more like algebra than topology. | |||
| Salix alba (T C) né Pfafrich (C) |
Geometry,Singularity theory,Algebraic surfaces,Polyhedron,Multivariate statistics,Procrustes analysis,Computer vision,Computer algebra systems, Scientific visualization | Real name Richard Morris, signing myself Salix alba. A general theme of Shape: M.Sc, in immersions of manifolds (topology), Ph.D. in Singularity theory/Scientific visualization. Post docs in Multivariate statistics and Computer vision. Written software for visualising singular algebraic surfaces and a Java equation parsing library. | |||
| Schmock (T C) | Probability theory and related fields | ||||
| shotwell (T C) | Spectral theory, Automorphic forms, Representation theory,Number theory | ||||
| Sigma69 (T C) | Computer science, Theoretical computer science, Theory of computation, Computability theory | Studying Maths, along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, at A-Level. | |||
| Silly rabbit (T C) | geometric analysis, differential geometry, partial differential equations, some aspects of Cartan theory, conformal geometry | ||||
| Simplifix (T C) | geometry interpreted widely | Math prof(essional) at a UK University. | |||
| Spurts (T C) | graph theory, model theory, representation theory | Math undergrad at the University of Auckland. | |||
| Sr13 (T C) | Number theory, Theoretical physics | A middle school student that has interests in calculus, number theory, and GUT. | |||
| Stca74 (T C) | Algebraic geometry, Differential geometry, Algebra, Number theory, Probability | PhD in maths from Oxford, currently working in investment banking | |||
| SujinYH (T C) | Algebra, Number theory, History of mathematics, Mathematics education, Mathematics as a language | I'm an undergrad in mathematics (and French), and my mathematical interests are varied and subject to change at any time. Even though mathematics education interests me, I don't plan on teaching. | |||
| TauNeutrino(T C) | Calculus, differential equations, and abstract algebra, among others | Undergraduate studying physics and mathematics at Michigan State University | |||
| The Anome (T C) | applied mathematics, computer science | I have some applied mathematics and computer science knowledge, so I can help out on physics and engineering-related maths | |||
| thehalfone (T C) | Logic, Model theory, o-minimality and links to real geometry | PhD in Model Theory | |||
| The Roc 1217 (T C) | geometry, linear algebra, calculus, number theory, polynomials | I'm a highschool math student. I got held back because I went to a private school. If I would have gone t oa public school I would have finished Calculus in 8th grade (four years ahead of where I am now). I love math. | |||
| The Scarlet Letter (T C) | topology, abstract algebra, mathematical analysis, functional analysis, measure theory, differential equations, graph theory, differential geometry, among others | I'm a highschool math student. | |||
| ToadyX (T C) | Formula, Algebra, Trigonometry, Equations, Circle Theorems | I do high school maths and am a year ahead of my peers. Maths is my specialist subject. | |||
| Toby Bartels (T C) | |||||
| Tom hundred % (T C) | Model Theory, Topology, Mathematical Physics | I'm just a generic geek | |||
| Tompw (T C) | Algebra, Geometry , Topology | Maths graduate, studied mixture of pure and physics-related. Wide range of interests. Currently doing a lot of WP 1.0 work | |||
| Tomo (T C) | discrete mathematics, theoretical computer science | ||||
| Tom Ruen(T C) | Geometry | B.S. Computer Science & Mathematics | |||
| TooMuchMath (T C) | Abstract algebra, Computational group theory | Starting a PhD program in math at Cornell this fall (2006). | |||
| Topology Expert] (T7nbsp;C) | Topology, Functional Analysis, Measure Theory, Group Theory, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Differential Geometry, Algebraic Topology, Differential Topology | ||||
| Tparameter (T C) | differential equations, numerical analysis, complex analysis, computer science | B.S. Applied Math & B.A. Computer Science. | |||
| Trovatore (T C) | Set theory, Descriptive set theory, Borel equivalence relations, foundational philosophy | Real name: Mike Oliver. UCLA PhD, 2003. | |||
| Vaughan Pratt (T C) | Algebraic logic, universal algebra, category theory, dynamic logic, Chu spaces, speech recognition, natural language processing, complexity theory, computational geometry, combinatorics, quantum information, thin film optics | Retired theoretical computer science prof. | |||
| VectorPosse (T C) | Contact geometry, Symplectic topology, Geometric topology | I am a Ph.D. student at the University of California, San Diego. | |||
| Veritas (talk) | Everything | I don't know alot about math; I'm a pathologist. However, I do admire it as the ideal pure science. Hopefully I can make some bangin' contributions. | |||
| Virginia-American (T C) | Number theory | Majored in math (no degree), program computers. | |||
| Vonkje (T C) | computer science, applied mathematics, discrete mathematics | U.S.-born PhD student studying computer science in the Netherlands. Interested in modelling equilibrium-seeking and non-equilibrium seeking collective behaviors. Can be helpful in discrete mathematics. Mostly focuses on narrative precision. | |||
| Walt Pohl (T C) | More years of graduate study in math than I really like to admit. | ||||
| WalterMß (T C) | Riemann surfaces, group theory, functional analysis, algebraic topology, harmonic analysis, monodromy, chaos theory, Fractal, Electromagnetics | ||||
| WDavis1911 (T C) | Computer science, Fuzzy set theory, Logic | Trained primarily in Computer science, but highly enmeshed in mathematics | |||
| Weston Pace (T C) | computer science, mathematical analysis, Linear Algebra | Math and Computer Science Student. | |||
| William Ackerman (T C) | computer science, special functions, orthogonal polynomials, mathematical analysis | Maths degree, but my professional field is computer science. | |||
| wolfmankurd (T C) | Pure mathematics, proof, mechanics | I'm only at AS-Level so I dont have very specific interests. | |||
| wvbailey (T C) | Theory of and philosphy behind abstract computational machines/models and "algorithm", number theory, logic, consciousness and computation, history of mathematics from 1850's, philosophy of mathematics and physics | B.A. Dartmouth 1970, B.Engg. Thayer School of Engineering (Dartmouth) 1971, MSEE Stanford (1975) | |||
| Xantharius (T C) | Topology, analysis, geometry, coarse geometry, algebra | B.Sc. University of Edinburgh 1997, M.Sc. University of Tennessee 2006 (Thesis: "Coarse Structures and Higson Compactification"), currently in Ph.D. programme at Indiana University | |||
| xJaM (T C) | history of mathematics, mathematical physics, mathematicians, number theory | ||||
| Yuanchosaan (T C) | Algebra, history of mathematics, quadratics, pi | I will attempt to help anyway I can, especially in the history area. | |||
| xDanielx (T C) | addition, subtraction | Might be able to help with multiplication if that's not too much of a stretch.... | |||
| SpeedOfDarkness (T C) | Analysis, Set theory, Number theory, Measure, Fractal, Mathematicians | 3rd year mathematics major and a wikinut :D
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[edit] Former or inactive participants
These users have either left the project or have not edited in the last three months. If you are listed here, please feel free to "reactivate" yourself on your return to active duty.
| User (T C)1 | Areas of interest | Comments |
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| 111111 (T C) | I am the only member with a number for a name. :D | |
| A happybunny (T C) | Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Euclid | I'm a third year undergrad studying BSc mathematics, mt main areas of interest are mathematics teaching and recently I have become quite interested by Eucild's Elements |
| ...adam... (T C) | Number Theory, Coding Theory, Cryptography, Probability | I am an undergrad reading maths in my final year at Cambridge University. |
| Adking80 (T C) | graph theory, combinatorics, computational geometry, computing theory | I'm a Ph.D. student, technically in computer science. You can expect lots of small edits from me, because I'm both pedantic and new at Wikipedia. |
| Aklippel (T C) | function theory, number theory, algebra, functional analysis | I'm a mathematician from Germany, today working as senior engineer in computer networking. But still interested in mathematics and willing to improve Wikipedia |
| A. Catuneanu (T C) | Wave Theory, Calculus, Geometry | I am a student exploring mathematical relationships for the behaviour of waves in varying conditions and with varying properties. I'll contribute where I can! |
| Anabel Costa (T C) | Algebra, elementary mathematics | I am a Chemist and a Matheamtics teacher, I like to do some research in Algebra as a hobby. |
| Ben (T C) | Undergraduate Mathematics and Computer Science student. Will contribute where I can. | |
| Bernard Hurley (T C) | algebra, group theory, algebraic topology, mathematical logic, foundations of mathematics, philosophy of mathematics, intuitionism, analysis | I was once a lecturer in mathematics but became disillusioned with the subject. After nearly thirty years my interest has been re-kindled. |
| Brozo M (T C) | mathematics | Senior student of Secondary school of electrical engineering and computing Maribor, Slovenia -> specializing in computing and informatics, programmer. I'm interested in making math web-applications. |
| btg2290 (T C) | Quadratics and Linear Algrebra | I'm in grade 11 university, so I haven't done very many things, we're mainly focusing on (I guess you could call it "simple") quadratics (such as y = ax, y = x3 so yea, I'll contribute where I can :) |
| Bwyard (T C) | ||
| Robb Carr (T C) | Student | |
| Brian Chan (T C) | Probability Theory, Geometric Brownian Motion, Options, Arbitrage pricing theory, Black-Scholes Model | I'm currently an undergraduate studying Mathematical Finance. |
| Carl Peterson (T C) | geometry, set theory, applied mathematics | Sophomore math major at Bellarmine University. Computer programmer by trade. Will take requests for geometry-based vector images. |
| Chance (T C) | computer science, formal systems, Gödel's incompleteness theorem, complexity theory, set theory, number theory | I have a fair bit of knowledge in topics related to computer science and formal systems. I have keen learning interests in Gödel's incompleteness theorem, complexity theory, set theory and number theory. |
| Chas_zzz_brown (T C) | group theory, abstract algebra | My knowledge of topics outside of group theory is a monotonically decreasing function of their relationship to abstract algebra. |
| Chuchunezumi (T C) | My collegiate studies were primarily in continuous mathematics (analysis and topology), though I am also interested in some number theory, advanced linear algebra, and other algebraic topics. Furthermore, I have a decent background in modeling, focusing on structural geology. | While most of my editing contributions tend to be in other areas, I will be checking the list and evaluating good article candidates in mathematics. |
| Choni (T C) | set theory, logic | Most recently, been working with a few set theory/logic articles. But lots of other stuff interests me as well... |
| Chopinhauer (T C) | algebraic geometry, number theory | Working in algebraic geometry, number theory, sometimes called arithmetic geometry. |
| Claire (T C) | Dynamical systems, bifurcation theory, pattern formation. | I have a PhD from Cambridge and am currently a postdoc at Northwestern. |
| Covington (T C) | Focusing on making mathematics articles understandable to most people. | |
| CryptoDerk (T C) | cryptography, number theory, coding theory, modular arithmetic, Galois fields, elliptic curves | My research area is cryptography, so I do a lot of work in number theory, coding theory, and stuff related to that, specifically modular arithmetic, Galois fields, and elliptic curves. |
| Cthulhu.mythos (T C) | Low-dimensional topology | |
| Dan Gardner (T C) | ||
| Dave Rosoff (T C) | algebraic topology, homotopy theory, triangulated categories, algebraic number theory, algebraic K-theory, history of mathematics | I'm a Ph.D. student in mathematics. I mostly like to work on the topology and number theory articles. Please feel free to comment on my work in progress, at my user page. |
| David Dumas (T C) | differential geometry, complex analysis | |
| Decrypt3 (T C) | ||
| DigitalCharacter (T C) | ||
| Dominic (T C) | Most things you care to mention, but especially anything involving complex numbers | Currently reading Physics and Philosophy at undergraduate level at Oxford University |
| Don Ludwig (T C) | Ordinary differential equations, Partial differential equations, Mathematical Biology | I am a retired Professor of Mathematics and Zoology |
| E=mc² (T C) | Pure Mathematics, Mathematical Logic, Number Theory, Cryptography, Coding Theory | |
| EulerGamma (T C) | Linear algebra, Abstract algebra, Integral Calculus, Differential Calculus, Real analysis, Complex analysis, Series, Statistics | I am a fairly bright high school student, and most of my mathematical knowledge is due to Mathworld and Wikipedia. |
| Jake Parker (T C) | history of mathematics, mathematical logic, algorithms, everything! | I like math a bunch. The less applicable to real life the better. |
| Jaredwf (T C) | computer science, numerical analysis, graph theory, algorithms | |
| Jeremy Martin (T C) | combinatorics, graph theory, algebraic geometry, discrete geometry, commutative algebra, topology | assistant professor of mathematics at University of Kansas; I'm primarily a combinatorialist but am jack of a few other trades as well |
| John Reid (T C) | geometry, graphic design | I have no outstanding training in any mathematical area; I might be best considered a math buff rather than any kind of expert. I do have considerable ability in graphic design and an interest in clear illustration. Yes, I take requests. |
| jScott Trapp (T C) | I'm a junior EE at the Cooper Union; this is an imaginary identity. | |
| Kenny (T C) | functional analysis, operator algebras, quantum groups | second year PhD |
| Mark (T C) | I am a freshman with strong interest in all maths related science and their mathematical models. | |
| Ling Kah Jai (T C) | I have contributed an interesting article called last stone game. | |
| Madmath789 (T C) | Potential theory, real analysis, complex analysis | Have been involved with maths education in UK for about 30 years. |
| Markus Schmaus (T C) | algebra, physics, differential geometry | I'm currently working on my Diplomarbeit (theses) about rank 2 Nicholsalgebras. |
| Merge (T C) | linear algebra, abstract algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, differential geometry, topology, functional analysis, set theory | Independent student. Interested in the evolution of mathematics, specifically evolution of the means of presentation, dissemination and absorption of mathematical knowledge, and the development of methods for the teaching and learning of higher mathematics outside of academia. |
| Miai (T C) | combinatorics, graph theory, tilings, cellular automata, theory of computation, algorithms | I'm currently writing my B.Sc. thesis in graph theory. No contributions yet. |
| Michael Stone (T C) | abstract algebra, group theory, representation theory | |
| Molinogi (T C) | Derivative and Integral Calculus, Quantum Geometery, and Statistics. | I believe that all knowledge exists to be learnt. I am a freshman High School student intending to major in architectural engineering, and I would love to share and expand my mathematical expertise. |
| Planemo (T C) | Algebra, Analysis, Analytical geometry, Combinatorics, Algorithms | |
| Porcher (T C) | foundations of mathematics, philosophical logic, philosophy of mathematics | Philosophy undergrad with a mathematical inclination, interested in the cognitive science of mathematics. |
| Pyenos (T C) | I'm not qualified but I want to learn about mathematics, so please allow me to exist. | |
| Quadrivium (T C) | Mathematics | I'm a high school student who loves pretty much all things mathematical. I aspire to be a mathematician, but unforunately, my mathematical knowledge is limited at best. However, I am always willing to help and be helped. |
| Revolver (T C) | number theory, general topology, category theory | |
| Ray-Ray (T C) | I love all math! | |
| Randall Holmes (T C) | set theory mathematical logic automated reasoning | I am a professor of mathematics at Boise State University
(Boise, Idaho, USA). Ph. D. 1990, SUNY Binghamton. My specialties are Quine's set theory New Foundations (and alternative set theory in general) and automated reasoning. |
| Robert McGuigan (T C) | functional analysis, convexity, number theory, algebra | PhD University of Maryland, 1968, thesis topic geometry of Banach spaces, ABD in mathematical logic and algebra. Current interest is number theory. |
| Robert Willis Siferd (T C) | Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, Topology, Analysis | Just graduated from highschool and about to start my degree at The University of Toronto in Pure Mathematics and Biochemistry. Currently I am studying Abstract Algebra and Topology. |
| Ryachris (T C) | Numerical methods antennas electromagnetics | PhD student in Electromagnetics, BSEE and MSEE, Math Applications Numerical Methods and real world problem applications. |
| Salsb (T C) | New to editing. I'm a theoretical physicist, I have a BS in mathematics as well, and I still read mathematics articals and books sometimes. I've been doing small cleanup edits mostly thus far. | |
| Sammy Boy (T C) | Symplectic topology & contact topology; Floer homology and related; PDE; functional analysis; Hamiltonian dynamics | Ph.D. at the Courant Institute, working in symplectic and contact topology, and relation to Hamiltonian systems. |
| Sciyoshi (T C) | Undergraduate in mathematics, doing abstract algebra, complex analysis, topology, and computer science | I can help with the not as hard stuff :-) |
| Silmarillion (T C) | Pure Mathematics, Mathematical Logic, Number Theory, Cryptography, Coding Theory | Student pursuing mathematics. |
| Steffeng (T C) | Stochastic process, Mathematical Analysis | I'm doing a Norwegian masters in Mathematical statistics directed towards Stochastic Processes. |
| Stephan (T C) | Mathematics | Am just a high school student that will have to look for a university next year!! My knowledge of Mathematics is minimum but I want to know more more more and more!! cause I like it |
| stochata (T C) | I'm a lecturer, primarily researching urban modelling, with leanings towards (applied) graph theory and artificial intelligence techniques. | |
| Whisky Brewer (T C) | Statistics, Econometrics, Differential Equations, | I have a BSc Degree in Economics from Bristol University, UK, an MSc in Economics with specialisation in Econometrics from Lund University, Sweden, and I am currently doing a second MSc in mathematics. My aim is to become a PhD in mathematical statistics. Writing on Wikipedia is my greatest relief from boredom. |
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