Dr. Anthony Bonato is an internationally recognized mathematician specializing in graph theory and network science. Currently a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Toronto Metropolitan University, Dr. Bonato’s research focuses on real-world complex networks, including social networks, network dynamics, diffusion processes, and pursuit-evasion games on graphs such as Cops and Robbers and graph burning. He has authored over 150 research papers with more than 120 co-authors and has supervised over 65 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Visit his academic website to learn more.

He is the author of eight books, including Dots and Lines: Hidden Networks in Social Media, AI, and Nature, published in May 2025 by Johns Hopkins University Press. His previous books, such as A Course on the Web Graph and The Game of Cops and Robbers on Graphs, are widely utilized in mathematics education and research. His books are celebrated for their clarity and innovation, earning recognition as essential resources in the study of networks and graph theory. Dr. Bonato’s articles have appeared in publications like Nature, Salon, and The Conversation. He also maintained a popular blog, The Intrepid Mathematician, where he explored mathematics in culture and society.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bonato has made significant contributions to the mathematical community, serving on advisory panels for organizations such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences, and the Fields Institute. He has also been a member of the NSERC Math-Stats Evaluation Group and the Banff International Research Station Advisory Board. Additionally, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Mathematical Society as Director for Ontario.

Dr. Bonato continues to advance mathematics by connecting theoretical concepts with real-world networks. His research has deepened our understanding of complex systems and continues to influence the evolving field of network science.