Benjamin Mudrak

Hello! My name is Ben! Welcome to my website!

I am currently a Mathematics Ph.D. Candidate at Purdue University. My advisor is Professor Bernd Ulrich.

My main research interest is in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry. Specifically, I enjoy studying linkage and G-linkage, combinatorial commutative algebra, and related topics. When not doing math, I spend most of my time developing (and implementing) new and exciting ways to annoy my cat, Calliope.

Since Fall of 2025, I have been a co-organizer of Ideal Conversations (the Purdue Student Commutative Algebra Seminar). Information about Purdue math seminars can be found here: Purdue Math Seminars. During the 2026/2027 academic year, I will also be serving as the math department’s graduate representative on the Purdue Graduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee.

During the Fall 2026 semester, I will be running the problem sessions for the bridge Abstract Algebra course (MA 503). If you are a student in this class, all relevant information and important course-communications may be found on the course’s Brightspace page.

If you are interested in talking math, feel free to reach out! My contact information can be found on this page.