Max Gheorghiu

Dr. Max Gheorghiu is a Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany, where he contributes to the Chair of Algebra and Number Theory team. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at this institution (2025–2027) and prior research engagement at the University of the Basque Country (2024–2025).

His educational trajectory features a PhD in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia (2019–2024), an MSc in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Oxford (2018–2019), and a BSc in Mathematics from ETH Zurich (2015–2018), complemented by a visiting research stint at the University of Southampton (2022).

Gheorghiu's research centers on group theory, specifically investigating group structures through homological, geometric, combinatorial, and topological methodologies. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on right-angled Artin groups and profinite group cohomology, with innovative applications of condensed mathematics to generalize Tate cohomology and pursue Poincaré duality. This work bridges abstract algebra with topological frameworks, revealing deep connections between geometric decompositions and cohomological invariants.

His 2024 publications exhibit a cohesive research thrust toward unifying algebraic and topological perspectives in group theory, particularly through the lens of condensed mathematics. Key themes include structural analysis of right-angled Artin groups via loose ear decompositions and extending cohomological frameworks to profinite settings.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Globalink Research Award (Mitacs, 2022)
• Else v. Sick Foundation research support (2022)
• British Columbia Graduate Scholarship (2020)
• Swiss Study Foundation funding (2018–2019)

Teaching contributions encompass calculus instruction for first-year STEM and social science students at the University of British Columbia (2021–2023), alongside seminar co-organization at the University of the Basque Country (2024–2025). His grants primarily facilitated international research mobility and doctoral studies.

As an active member of the Chair of Algebra and Number Theory, Gheorghiu collaborates on cutting-edge group theory projects while advancing his condensed mathematics framework for profinite group duality.