Lars Hesselholt began his academic career at Aarhus University in Denmark, where he completed his undergraduate and graduate studies. Since earning his doctoral degree in 1994, he has built a career focused on homotopy theory, algebraic K-theory, and arithmetic algebraic geometry, moving through prestigious research institutions before securing a full professorship in Japan.
Academic Formation
Born in 1966 in Vejrumbro, located in the Viborg Municipality, Hesselholt pursued his higher education at Aarhus University. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1988, followed by a master's degree in 1992. In 1994, he completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Ib Madsen, with a dissertation specifically addressing K-theory. Following his doctorate, he engaged in postdoctoral studies at the Mittag-Leffler Institute.
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Upon completing his postdoctoral work in 1994, Hesselholt joined the faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, serving as a C.L.E. Moore instructor. He subsequently held positions as an assistant and associate professor at the institution. In 2008, he moved to Japan to join the faculty of Nagoya University. Upon this appointment, he became the first westerner to hold a full professorship in mathematics within Japan. He currently serves as the managing editor for the Nagoya Mathematical Journal.
Current Affiliations and Honors
Hesselholt maintains a presence in European mathematics, holding a position as a Niels Bohr Professor at the University of Copenhagen. His professional recognition includes becoming a Sloan fellow in 1998 and an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2002. In 2012, he was named an inaugural fellow of the American Mathematical Society and became a foreign member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.
Fast facts
- Born: 25 September 1966, Vejrumbro, Denmark
- Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
- Doctorate: Aarhus University, 1994
- Fields of study: Homotopy theory, algebraic K-theory, arithmetic algebraic geometry
- Notable role: Managing editor of the Nagoya Mathematical Journal
- Fellowship: American Mathematical Society, 2012
- Current Employers: Nagoya University and University of Copenhagen
Questions readers ask
Where did Lars Hesselholt complete his doctoral studies?
He earned his Ph.D. from Aarhus University in 1994 under the supervision of Ib Madsen.
What is notable about his appointment at Nagoya University?
When he joined the faculty in 2008, he became the first westerner to hold a full professorship in mathematics in Japan.
Achievements
- Held posts at University of Copenhagen and Nagoya University
