Gavril Farkas

Prof. Gavril Farkas is a Professor at Humboldt University Berlin since 2007. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Texas Austin (Associate Professor, 2006-2007; Assistant Professor, 2004-2006) and Princeton University (Assistant Professor, 2003-2004). He completed his PhD in Mathematics at the University of Amsterdam (2000) under advisor Gerard van der Geer, and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Michigan (2000-2003).

Education

• PhD in Mathematics, University of Amsterdam (2000)
• Master's, Mathematical Research Institute of the Netherlands (1996)
• Bachelor's in Mathematics, Babes-Bolyai University (1995)

Research Interests focus on algebraic geometry, with specialized work in birational geometry, moduli spaces of curves, Brill-Noether theory, syzygies of curves, K3 surfaces, and abelian varieties. His research bridges theoretical advancements with applications in mathematical physics and number theory.

Honors and Awards

• Berlin-Brandenburgischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Full Member (2022)
• ERC Advanced Grant SYZYGY (2019)
• Ad Astra Prize for Excellence in Scientific Research (2014)
• Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2005)

Grants and Leadership include over €2.2 million in ERC and DFG funding, such as the ERC Advanced Grant SYZYGY (2020-2025) and leadership roles in the MATH+ Berlin Mathematics Research Center (2019-2026). He has served as Director of the Department of Mathematics (2021) and Cochair of the Berlin Mathematical School (2023).