Ian R. Porteous

Ian R. Porteous
Born(1930-10-09)9 October 1930
Died30 January 2011(2011-01-30) (aged 80)
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
InstitutionsUniversity of Liverpool
Doctoral advisorW. V. D. Hodge
Michael Atiyah

Ian Robertson Porteous (9 October 1930 – 30 January 2011) was a Scottish mathematician at the University of Liverpool and an educator on Merseyside. He is best known for three books on geometry and modern algebra. In Liverpool he and Peter Giblin are known for their registered charity Mathematical Education on Merseyside which promotes enthusiasm for mathematics through sponsorship of an annual competition.[1]

  1. ^ Department of Mathematical Sciences. "In Memoriam: Dr Ian Porteous". University of Liverpool.