A silver medal at the 1989 International Mathematical Olympiad marked the emergence of Mark Kisin in the field of algebraic number theory and arithmetic geometry. Born in Vilnius in 1971, he moved to Melbourne at age five, later establishing himself as a significant contributor to the study of p-adic representations and p-adic cohomology through his extensive research and university teaching.
Academic Foundation
Kisin completed his undergraduate studies at Monash University, receiving a B.Sc. in 1991. He continued his progression into advanced mathematics at Princeton University, where he earned a Ph.D. in 1998 under the supervision of Nick Katz. His early career included a period as a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, lasting from 1998 until 2001, followed by a three-year tenure at the University of Münster.
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Following his time in Germany, Kisin transitioned to the University of Chicago, where he spent six years refining his research on number theory. In 2009, he accepted a professorship at Harvard University. His professional profile encompasses a broad range of responsibilities as a university teacher and researcher, contributing to the development of academic mathematics at multiple global institutions.
Professional Recognition
His technical contributions have been acknowledged by several major mathematical bodies. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2008 and later joined the American Mathematical Society as a fellow in 2013. Most recently, he was elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2022. Additionally, he delivered an invited lecture regarding number theory at the 2010 International Congress of Mathematicians.
Fast facts
- Born: 1971, Vilnius
- Citizenship: Australia
- Undergraduate education: Monash University, 1991
- Doctoral education: Princeton University, 1998
- Fellow of the Royal Society: 2008
- Fellow of the American Mathematical Society: 2013
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences: 2022
- Primary field: Mathematics
Questions readers ask
What is Mark Kisin's primary area of research?
He is recognized for his work in algebraic number theory and arithmetic geometry, specifically focusing on p-adic cohomology and p-adic representations.
Where does Mark Kisin teach?
He has held academic posts at several institutions, including the University of Sydney, the University of Münster, the University of Chicago, and currently Harvard University.
Achievements
- Fellow of the Royal Society — 2008
- Held posts at Harvard University, University of Sydney and University of Münster
- Fields: mathematics
