Aliakbar Daemi

Aliakbar Daemi is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in gauge theory, low-dimensional topology, and symplectic geometry. His research employs geometric tools from gauge theory to investigate low-dimensional objects and explores connections between invariants derived from gauge theory and symplectic geometry.

Dr. Daemi's work bridges pure mathematics and theoretical physics, focusing on geometric structures that describe physical systems. He previously held positions as a research assistant professor at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook University and as a visiting assistant professor at Columbia University. His research is supported by the National Science Foundation.

Recent publications demonstrate his focus on the interplay between statistical physics and optimization, particularly in high-dimensional settings. Key themes include the analysis of optimization algorithms, convex regularization methods, and statistical-computational tradeoffs in inference problems.