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Two events I’m co-organising this autumn in Leeds:

IDEAL – Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Algebra

7–8 October 2025
University of Leeds, UK

A two-day conference dedicated to equity and representation in algebra, featuring invited talks, panel discussions, and community-building sessions.
Distinguished Lecture by Karin Erdmann

There are spots available for contributed talks.

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Combinatorial Approaches to the Yang–Baxter Equation

9 October 2025
University of Leeds, UK

A one-day workshop focused on combinatorial approaches to the Yang–Baxter equation.
Speakers: Anastasia Doikou, Eric Jespers, Agata Smoktunowicz

There are spots available for contributed talks.

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About me

Welcome to my webpage! I am Ilaria Colazzo, currently a Lecturer in Pure Mathematics at the University of Leeds, UK. My academic journey began at the University of Salento, Italy, where I earned my Ph.D. in Mathematics and Informatics under the guidance of Prof. F. Catino. Afterward, I held postdoctoral positions at the University of Exeter (hosted by Prof. N. Byott), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (hosted by Prof. E. Jespers), and the University of Salento (hosted by Prof. F. Catino) before joining Leeds.

Research & more

My research lies at the intersection of non-commutative algebra, group theory, and mathematical physics. I focus on algebraic structures, such as skew braces and their generalisations, which play a key role in equations like the Yang-Baxter and Pentagon equations. In addition, I use computer algebra systems, particularly GAP, to explore and analyse these structures, providing computational insights that complement the theoretical aspects of my work.

Beyond my research, I am actively involved in organising workshops and conferences to encourage collaboration within the mathematical community. Recent events I have helped organise include The Yang-Baxter Equation and All That (Bedlewo, Poland, 2025), co-organised with T. Brzezinski and L. Vendramin; Skew Braces, Braids, and the Yang-Baxter Equation (Banff, Canada, 2024), with J. Plavnik , E. Rowell, and L. Vendramin; and the Oberwolfach Mini-Workshop: Skew Braces and the Yang–Baxter Equation (Oberwolfach, Germany, 2023), alongside T. Brzezinski, A. Doikou, and L. Vendramin.

Get in Touch

I welcome collaborations and discussions with researchers and students interested in algebra, in particular algebraic structures relevant for mathematical physics and related topics. Feel free to reach out via email.