Ivan Smith (mathematician)

Ivan Smith is a mathematician specializing in symplectic geometry and related areas. He is known for his contributions to the understanding of Lagrangian Floer theory, particularly in the context of Lefschetz fibrations and Fukaya categories. His research also encompasses homological mirror symmetry, symplectic topology, and the study of Lagrangian submanifolds in symplectic manifolds.

Smith's work often involves the application of algebraic techniques, such as homological algebra and derived categories, to geometric problems. He has made significant advances in the development of tools for computing invariants of symplectic manifolds and Lagrangian submanifolds. These invariants are often used to distinguish different geometric objects and to study their topological properties.

His publications appear in leading mathematics journals and are widely cited in the field. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and workshops. He has held academic positions at various universities and research institutions.