Edward Wright
Edward Wright (1906-2005) was a professor of mathematics here, and Principal of the University 1962-76. Together with G. H. Hardy he wrote the famous book "An introduction to the theory of numbers".
Mathematics
The Institute of Mathematics is a thriving centre of mathematical teaching and research. The Institute is located in a recently built part of Fraser Noble Building which contains modern lecture facilities and plenty of room for informal meetings and discussion. We offer a high quality mathematical education. Our rigorous and comprehensive programme offers a good choice of courses from the very beginning, dedicated classrooms in the later years, as well as small class sizes. The study here page provides more information about the structure of our degrees and courses offered.
Research in the Institute is primarily in pure mathematics, especially Algebra, Analysis, Geometry and Topology. Some of us also work on applications of pure mathenatics, particularly topology and geometry, to sciences. Together with the Institute for Complex Systems and Mathematical Biology (ICSMB) we form the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM). See our Research page for more detail.
Research in pure mathematics
Our main research strengths are in Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Group Theory and Topology.
Colin Maclaurin
Colin Maclaurin (1698 - 1746) was a Scottish mathematician who became a professor of Mathematics in Aberdeen at the age of 19. He is famous for the development of "Maclaurin Series".
James Clerk Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell worked in Aberdeen in the years 1856–1860.