Arf Lecture 2019 will be given by Geordie Williamson from The University of Sydney on September 26 at 15:40 in Cahit Arf Auditorium.

Title: Representation theory and geometry

Abstract: One of the most fundamental questions in representation theory asks for a description of the simple representations. I will give an introduction to this problem with an emphasis on the representation theory of Lie groups and algebras. A recurring theme throughout the history of the subject is the appearance of geometric techniques in seemingly algebraic problems.

This Arf Lecture is supported by Turkish Mathematical Society, Fame-Crypt and Middle East Technical University.