VUB-Leerstoel 2025-2026

Prof. Nicolás Andruskiewitsch

Nicolás Andruskiewitsch is a prominent Argentine mathematician, best known for his outstanding contributions to the theory of Hopf algebras and quantum groups. His work has been published in some of the most prestigious mathematical journals and presented at several renowned international conferences, including the International Congress of Mathematicians. In the mini-course described below, Andruskiewitsch will present results obtained over the past twenty years, where quantum groups and Hopf algebras intersect with the theory of finite simple groups. He will also discuss what is currently known and what remains to be discovered.

Inaugural lecture

On the classification of pointed Hopf algebras
Monday, September 29, 14:00

Pointed Hopf algebras over simple groups

Preliminares

TBA

Lectures

1. The lifting method.
2. Nichols algebras.
3. Nichols algebras of diagonal type.
4. Nichols algebras over groups. Racks. Classification of the finite simple racks.
5. The Weyl groupoid and applications.
6. Criteria. Hopf algebras over the alternating groups.
7. Hopf algebras over the exceptional groups.
8. Hopf algebras over the finite simple groups of Lie type.

Poster

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When and where?

Organizer:

• Leandro Vendramin
• The chair is sponsored by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.