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Christopher Hollings is a Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, within the Department of MATH. His research interests include the history of mathematics, particularly the development of abstract algebra during the 19th and 20th centuries, Soviet mathematics, and communications between mathematicians in East and West during the Cold War. Hollings has authored several books and articles on these topics, including works on ancient Egyptian mathematics and the history of mathematical communication. He is also affiliated with The Queen's College as a Senior Research Fellow in the History of Mathematics.
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Christopher Hollings is a historian of mathematics at the University of Oxford, specializing in the history of mathematical structures and their development. His research explores the evolution of algebraic theories, particularly semigroups, and their historical context. Hollings has published extensively on topics such as the algebraic theory of semigroups, the history of mathematical communication during the Cold War, and the contributions of figures like Ada Lovelace. His work bridges mathematical theory with historical analysis, emphasizing the interplay between mathematics and broader socio-political contexts. Through his research, Hollings illuminates the development of mathematical ideas and their significance in shaping modern mathematics.