Research interests: Algebraic geometry and Lie theory (in particular: algebraic transformation groups, toric varieties, flag varieties, spherical varieties, equivariant cohomology, localization and GKM theory). I also have a side interest in Quantum Imformation and Crypography (algebraic geometric methods). Position: Research Associate Background : ● CLTA Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada    (2006-2009) ● Post Doctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia, Vancouver,    Canada (2002-2005)  ●  Ph.D., University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (2002)      B.Math., Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1996)z E-mail : kavehk @math.mcmaster.ca Office: Hamilton Hall 423, McMaster University Work phone: (905) 525-9140 Extension 27365 Fax: (905) 522-0935

	The homepage of my beloved PhD advisor Prof. A. G. Khovanskii at the University of Toronto.  The homepage of Sharif University of Technology (Tehran-Iran) where I received my undergraduate degree.