Anthony Bonato
Toronto
Position: Professor
Organization: Toronto Metropolitan University
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.
Areas of Expertise:
My Work
What I do:
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.
Ask me about:
Networks, network science, graph theory, spread of influence and contagion, pursuit-evasion games
Why me:
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.
About Me
Sector: Academia (Post Secondary)
English proficiency: Read, Write
Title: Dr.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Gender: Male
Demographic: European / White