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CCMS Colloquium: Manuel Reyes (UCI)
April 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
CCMS Colloquium invites you to a talk by Manuel Reyes (UCI)
Title: When XY is not equal to YX
Abstract: The commutative property of algebra states that the order of multiplication makes no difference: XY = YX. This property is so ingrained in our experience that it becomes difficult to imagine how algebra would function without it! If the commutative property fails, we step into the territory of noncommutative algebra. Where and why does noncommutative algebra occur? How different is it from our ordinary commutative algebra? This talk will be an introduction to noncommutative algebra, with several examples and a glimpse into current research problems.
Bio: Manny Reyes is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at UC Irvine. His research lies at the intersection of several topics including ring theory, noncommutative geometry, category theory, and quantum foundations. After studying at Westmont College and UC Berkeley, he was a postdoctoral fellow at UC San Diego and a faculty member for several years at Bowdoin College before returning to California. He strives to teach in a way that invites anyone to discover a passion for mathematics, regardless of their past experiences.
