Alexandre Borovik
Alexandre V. Borovik (born 1956) is a Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. He was born in Russia and graduated from Novosibirsk State University in 1978. His principal research lies in algebra, model theory, and combinatorics—topics on which he published several monographs and a number of papers. He also has an interest in mathematical practice: his book "Mathematics under the Microscope: Notes on Cognitive Aspects of Mathematical Practice" examines a mathematician's outlook on psychophysiological and cognitive issues in mathematics.