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Dhruv Ranganathan: Algebraic Geometry
· 31 min · Episode 11
Episode Dhruv Ranganathan: Algebraic Geometry
Welcome to Voices of Mathematics, a podcast from the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Cambridge.
From number theory and geometry to cosmology and quantum physics, join us to explore topics across pure and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics and theoretical physics.
In this episode we talk to Dhruv Ranganathan, Professor of Algebraic Geometry in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS).
He has recently been awarded a prestigious 2026 Whitehead Prize by the London Mathematical Society. The prize celebrates his groundbreaking work as 'an extraordinary algebraic geometer with boundless energy and tireless dedication to the mathematical community'.
Algebraic geometry is about "the interaction between different parts of your brain, the one that likes solving equations and the one that thinks visually," says Dhruv. We sat down with him to get an insight into this vast and exciting area of modern mathematics.
This podcast is produced in collaboration with our Plus outreach platform (plus.maths.org), and hosted by Plus Editors Marianne Freiberger and Rachel Thomas.
To find out more about the topics mentioned in this podcast:
• Read more about algebraic geometry in our accompanying Mathematics Faculty article. • Find out more about algebraic varieties in this short introduction on our Plus outreach platform. • Learn more about Dhruv Ranganathan's 2026 Pilkington Prize, awarded for his outstanding contributions to university teaching and direction of the Mathematics Faculty's student internship programmes, in our Faculty news story.
Discover more about the University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics at maths.cam.ac.uk.
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