John Francis

John Francis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Northwestern University. He received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2008 and was appointed as a Boas Assistant Professor at Northwestern before joining as a tenure-line faculty member in 2012. His research focuses on algebraic topology, particularly in the areas of factorization homology, homotopy theory, and moduli.

John Francis is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Northwestern University, specializing in advanced mathematical structures and their applications. His research focuses on derived algebraic geometry, factorization homology, and topological modular forms, with significant contributions to higher category theory and stratified spaces. He has explored the interplay between algebraic topology and homological algebra, particularly through the lens of Drinfeld centers and Koszul duality. His work also extends to consumer studies, such as analyzing consumer perceptions of pharmaceutical dosage forms. His research bridges abstract mathematical concepts with real-world applications, emphasizing the structural properties of complex systems.