Self-introduction: Vladimir Sosnilo

Hi all, my name is Vladimir (Vova) Sosnilo.
I am a mathematician working in the fields of category theory, homotopy theory, and algebraic geometry.
Category theory studies abstract relations between mathematical objects. In a precise mathematical sense, the Yoneda Lemma asserts that a given (mathematical) object is determined by its relations to other objects. While this means that any mathematical phenomenon can, in principle, be understood from the perspective of category theory, these relations can be incredibly intricate.
The main idea unifying most of my work is the existence of simple categorical patterns that show up across many different areas of mathematics. This can be used to understand concrete objects in geometry and representation theory.

I am originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia, but I also spent a significant amount of time in Germany before coming to iTHEMS. In particular, I did a three-year postdoc at the University of Regensburg.
Beyond research, I am interested in music and arts. You can find more about me on my webpage or by talking to me!