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Patrick Brosnan

b. 1968

Canadian mathematician

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About Patrick Brosnan

Born 1968. Patrick Brosnan is an American mathematician.

Patrick Brosnan is an American mathematician, known for his work on motives, Hodge theory, and algebraic groups. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1998 under the direction of Spencer Bloch. Brosnan is the 2009 recipient of the Coxeter–James Prize of the Canadian Mathematical Society.

In 2003, Brosnan (in joint work with Prakash Belkale) disproved the Spanning Tree Conjecture of Maxim Kontsevich.

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Born
1968, Philadelphia
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Education
University of Chicago
Employers
University of Maryland, University of British Columbia
Awards
Coxeter–James Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Brosnan?

Canadian mathematician

When was Patrick Brosnan born?

Patrick Brosnan was born in 1968 in Philadelphia.

What is Patrick Brosnan's occupation?

Patrick Brosnan is a mathematician.

What nationality is Patrick Brosnan?

Patrick Brosnan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Brosnan

· Wikidata: Q7146157

· DBpedia: Patrick Brosnan

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