Sam Nariman

Sam Nariman is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University's Department of Mathematics, part of the College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2015) and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Copenhagen, Northwestern University, and the University of Muenster. His research focuses on algebraic topology, geometric topology, and homotopy theory, particularly in moduli spaces of geometric structures and diffeomorphism groups.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Stanford University (2015)
• M.Sc., Sharif University of Technology (2009)
• B.Sc., Sharif University of Technology (2007)

Research Interests: Sam's work bridges homotopy theory and geometry, addressing topics such as foliation theory, diffeomorphism groups, homological stability, and moduli spaces. He explores applications of homotopy theory to geometric structures, including flat manifold bundles and their stable homology.

Awards & Grants:

• NSF CAREER Award (2023–2028)
• Simons Collaboration Grant (2021–2026)
• AMS Simons Travel Grant (2017–2019)
• Khayam Prize (2008)

Teaching & Service:

• Adviser of Purdue's Math Club
• Co-organizer of topology conferences and seminars
• Ph.D. committee member at Purdue and Northwestern
• Recipient of teaching awards and mentorship roles