Lisa Jeffrey facts for kids

Lisa Claire Jeffrey is a famous Canadian mathematician. She is a professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto. Her work helps us understand complex ideas in math and physics.

Professor Jeffrey uses a special area of math called symplectic geometry. This helps her prove important ideas in quantum field theory. Quantum field theory is a branch of physics that studies tiny particles and forces.

Education and Career

Lisa Jeffrey studied at Princeton University. She graduated in 1986. After that, she won a special scholarship called the Marshall Scholarship. This allowed her to study in England.

She earned her doctorate degree from the University of Oxford in 1991. Her main teacher there was Sir Michael Atiyah, a very well-known mathematician.

Early Career Steps

After finishing her studies, Dr. Jeffrey worked as a researcher. She was at the Institute for Advanced Study. In 1992, she became a professor at Princeton University.

Later, in 1995, she moved to McGill University. Then, in 1997, she became a full professor at the University of Toronto. This is where she teaches and does her research today.

Awards and Honors

Professor Jeffrey has received many important awards for her work. These awards show how much her contributions are valued in the world of mathematics.

• In 2001, she won the Krieger–Nelson Prize. This award is given to outstanding women mathematicians in Canada.
• In 2002, she received the Coxeter–James Prize. This prize recognizes young mathematicians in Canada.

Special Recognitions

In 2007, Lisa Jeffrey became a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This is a very high honor for Canadian scientists and scholars.

In 2012, she also became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This group recognizes top mathematicians in the United States.

In 2017, she was chosen to give the Noether Lecture. This is a special talk given by a leading woman mathematician. It celebrates the achievements of women in math.