- Member (2003)
Computational Algebra Group
Computational Algebra Group
The basic mission of the Computational Algebra Group is the development of computer techniques for solving symbolic problems in mathematics, with particular emphasis on the areas of algebra, number theory and geometry. The activities extend from the design of algorithms through to the construction of computer algebra packages and languages. The group concentrates on what might be called discrete algebraic and combinatorial structures: groups, rings, fields, modules, algebras, designs and geometries. A particular strength of the group is its expertise in computational methods across several major branches of mathematics.
The Computational Algebra Group provides a unique environment in that it brings together mathematicians, computer scientists and software engineers. The development of good algorithms requires the involvement of leading researchers from the relevant areas of mathematics. The efficient implementation and embedding of these algorithms in large integrated software systems requires sophisticated techniques from computer science. The design and implementation of algebraic programming languages requires the involvement of both mathematicians and computer scientists.
The group holds a regular Computational Algebra Seminar, and hosts approximately twenty visitors each year. The Computational Algebra Group also distributes the computer algebra system Magma, which has been cited in approximately 4000 research publications.
Current Members
Professors
- John Cannon
- John Voight
Senior Research Fellows
- Allan Steel
- Bill Unger
- Don Taylor
- Stephan Elsenhans
Research Fellows
- Edgar Costa
- Eran Assaf
- Geoff Bailey
- Nicole Sutherland
Administrative Officer
- Anne Cannon
Honorary Research Associates
- Claus Fieker
- Mark Watkins
- Volker Gebhardt
Historical Members
All members of the Computational Algebra Group from 2000 to present.
- Research Fellow (2009–2010) From Nov 1
- Member (1995–1998)
- PhD Student (2012–2018)
- Member (1989–1999)
- Software Engineer (2000)
- PhD Student (2001–2011) P/T
- Research Fellow (2001–2009)
- Senior Research Fellow (2010–2025)
- Visiting Scientist (2007–2008) From 1 Oct; To Feb 28
- Research Fellow (2012–2015) From November 1; To March 2015
- Administrative Officer (2000–2025)
- Honorary Research Associate (2000–2008)
- Member (2000–2001)
- Software Engineer (2002)
- Member (2003)
- Member (1996–1997)
- Member (1998–1999)
- Research Fellow (2000–2009)
- Senior Research Fellow (2010–2025)
- Research Associate (2011) From April 1
- (2012)
- Research Associate (2013) To October 11
- Member (1990–1998)
- Software Engineer (2000–2003) To Aug 31
- Member (1989–1996)
- MSc Student (2008)
- MSc Student (2010)
- Postdoc (2000–2001) From April 1
- Research Fellow (2002–2007)
- Senior Research Fellow (2008–2011)
- Honorary Research Associate (2012–2025)
- Member (2001–2003)
- Software Engineer (2000–2006) To July 30
- Member (2006)
- Member (2008–2010)
- Postdoc (2006)
- Visiting Scientist (2008–2010) ENS, Lyon, From July 1; ENS, Lyon
- Postdoc (2006) From 1 May
- Research Fellow (2010–2012) From May 1; To March 31
- Research Associate (2012–2014) From July 8; To July 2014
- Member (1999)
- Research Fellow (2000–2001)
- Member (2002)
- Senior Research Fellow (2010–2025)
- Research Fellow (2024–2025)
- Member (1999)
- Research Fellow (2024–2025)
- Postdoc (2000)
- Member (1999–2001)
- Postdoc (2006–2007) From 1 Sept; To Feb 28
- PhD Student (2008–2015)
- Member (1998–1999)
- Postdoc (2000)
- Member (2001)
- Member (1995–1999)
- Research Associate (2000–2009)
- Research Fellow (2010–2025)
- Member (1989–1993)
- Member (2000–2001)
- Software Engineer (2002–2006)
- PhD Student (2003–2006)
- PhD Student (2008–2012) Cotuelle
- Member (1998–1999)
- PhD Student (2008–2011) Cotuelle
- Postdoc (2005–2007) From 1 Dec
- Postdoc (2010–2011) From Oct 14; to Mar 14
- Member (1971–1999)
- Professor and Head (2000–2023)
- Professor (2024–2025)
- Member (2005–2006)
- Professor (2024–2025)
- PhD Student (2000) TU, Berlin
- Member (1999–2001)
- PhD Student (2008–2010)
- PhD Student (2015)
- Member (2003)
- Postdoc (2004–2005) From July 1; To June 30
- Research Fellow (2008–2023) From July 1
- Honorary Research Associate (2024–2025)
- Postdoc (2009–2010) From 1 Oct
- Administrative Officer (2009–2013) From Sept 1; To November 29
- Postdoc (2003–2005) From July 1; To June 30
- Research Fellow (2005–2015) From July 1; To May 2015
- Research Fellow (2018–2020)
- Member (1987–2006)
- Member (1999)
- Software Engineer (2000–2023)
- PhD Student (2008–2015) P/T; P/T to April 2015
- Research Fellow (2024–2025)
- Research Fellow (2002–2003) From Sept 1; To Sept 30
- Member (2002–2003)
- Member (1999)
- Software Engineer (2000)
- Research Associate (2001–2003)
- Member (1997–1998)
- Research Fellow (2000–2001) To Feb 1
- Postdoc (2000–2007) From Sept 9; USYD Post-doc, To July 31
- Research Fellow (2007–2009) From Aug 1
- Honorary Research Associate (2010–2018)
- Member (2004)
- Postdoc (2006–2007) To May 15
- Senior Research Fellow (2024–2025)
- Research Fellow (2005–2017) From Nov 1
- Member (1999)
- Postdoc (2000–2001) To Aug 31
- Research Fellow (2001–2003) From Sept 1; To Sept 1
- Honorary Research Associate (2003–2025)
- Member (1989–1996)
- Postdoc (2004)
- Member (2005)
- PhD Student (2009–2015)