Floris Elzinga

About me

From September 2019 I will be a PhD candidate in the Operator Algebras group at UiO, supervised by Makoto Yamashita.

Academic Interests

Generally I am interested in (noncommutative) mathematics inspired by quantum theory.

More practically, at the moment I am interested in the theory of von Neumann algebras, (locally compact) quantum groups, and their interactions (especially approximation properties).

I also like to be somewhat aware of what my colleagues are working on, so I organize a biweekly seminar for temporary employees in analysis at UiO where we give short and accessible expository talks.

Preprints

1. (24/06/20) Strong 1-Boundedness of Unimodular Free Orthogonal Quantum Groups (link)

Background

My background is in pure mathematics as well as theoretical (condensed matter) physics.

• MSc: double Masters in Mathematical Sciences and Theoretical Physics, obtained 2019 in Utrecht (Honours programme, cum laude)
• BSc: double Bachelors in Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy, obtained 2016 in Utrecht, (EMMEPH award for best physics Bachelor thesis prize, cum laude)

Past Talks

• (20/10/20) TU Delft Analysis Seminar: Free Orthogonal Quantum Groups and Strong 1-Boundedness
• (16/09/20) Japan Functional Analysis Junior Meeting 2020 Online: Free Orthogonal Quantum Groups and Strong 1-Boundedness
• (20/07/20) UC Berkeley Probabilistic Operator Algebra Seminar: Free Orthogonal Quantum Groups and Strong 1-Boundedness
• (14/07/20) Groups, Operators, and Banach Algebras Webinar: Free Orthogonal Quantum Groups and Strong 1-Boundedness