Douglas Farenick

Research

• Field of Research. Operator theory

• Recent papers.
  • M. Argerami, D. Farenick, and P. Massey, The gap between local multiplier algebras of C*-algebras, Quarterly Journal of Mathematics (Oxford) 60 (2009), 273-281.
  • D. Farenick and C. Ramsey, Unitary groups of hermitian forms and homotopy groups of pseudospheres, Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra 212 (2008), 2358-2367.
  • M. Argerami and D.R. Farenick, Local multiplier algebras, injective envelopes, and type I W*-algebras, Journal of Operator Theory 59 (2008), 237-245.

• Book: Algebras of Linear Transformations, Springer-Verlag, New York, 2001.

• PIMS Collaborative Research Group in Operator Algebras and Noncommutative Geometry
  • 2009 Activities
    • Canadian Operator Algebra Symposium (COSy 2009)
    • Minicourse and Workshop: KMS States and Noncommutative Geometry
    • Northwest Functional Analysis Seminar
  • 2010 Activities
    • Workshop: Noncommutative Dynamics and Quantum Probability
    • Summer School: Operator Algebras and Noncommutative Geometry
    • Conference: Selected Topics in Noncommutative Geometry

• Prairie Network for Research in Mathematical Science (PNRMS)
  • 2010 Meeting
  • 2009 Meeting

Teaching

• Teaching Schedule for Winter 2010
  • Mathematics 401 (Matrix Groups)
    • Lectures: Monday and Wednesday, from 3.30 to 4.45 o'clock
    • Calendar Description: An introduction to Lie group theory through study of the classical groups

• Information for Students
  • Should you major in mathematics?
  • Undergraduate Resources
    • The Globe and Mail's Globe Campus
    • View lectures at MIT (MITCourseware) for additional/alternate explanations of the material you are studying in your classes
  • My contributions to HQP (aka "Highly Qualified Personnel")
  • Applying for scholarships: a Professor's advice

Professional Stuff

• Curriculum vitae

Department of Mathematics and Statisitics Faculty of Science Last updated on 26 January 2010