The Berwick Prize awarded in 1991 recognized the contributions of William Crawley-Boevey to the field of mathematics early in his career. Born in 1960, he established an academic trajectory that spans decades of research into representation theory and the theory of quivers, consistently operating within the academic frameworks of the United Kingdom.
Academic Foundation
Crawley-Boevey attended the City of London School before pursuing his higher education at St John's College within the University of Cambridge. He completed his doctoral studies in 1986 under the supervision of Stephen Donkin. Following this qualification, he secured post-doctoral positions at the University of Liverpool and the University of Oxford, establishing a professional base that preceded his long-term tenure at the University of Leeds.
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His primary mathematical investigations focus on representation theory and the theory of quivers. His scholarly influence is marked by his 2006 invited talk at the International Congress of Mathematicians. Beyond his research outputs, he has received significant institutional recognition, including becoming an inaugural fellow of the American Mathematical Society in 2012 and receiving the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship in 2016.
Current Appointments
As of 2016, Crawley-Boevey holds the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship at Bielefeld University. This position is currently held while he remains on leave from his established role as a Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Leeds. He maintains his professional membership with the American Mathematical Society.
Fast facts
- Born: 1960
- Citizenship: United Kingdom
- Doctorate: University of Cambridge, 1986
- Berwick Prize: 1991
- Alexander von Humboldt Professorship: 2016
- AMS Fellow: 2013
Questions readers ask
What is William Crawley-Boevey's primary field of study?
He specializes in mathematics, specifically focusing on representation theory and the theory of quivers.
Where does William Crawley-Boevey currently work?
He serves as an Alexander von Humboldt Professor at Bielefeld University while on leave from the University of Leeds.
Achievements
- Berwick Prize — 1991
- Held posts at University of Leeds
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