Simion Filip

Simion Filip is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Physical Sciences Division. His research focuses on the interplay between dynamical systems and algebraic/complex geometry, with particular emphasis on K3 surfaces, Hodge theory, and Lyapunov exponents. He received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 2016 under Alex Eskin's supervision. Filip has organized conferences such as 'Dynamics and Rigidity: A Celebration of Alex Eskin's Mathematics' and co-organizes the BiSTRO seminar on Zoom. His work has been recognized with the 2020 EMS Prize.

Key research areas include geometric dynamics, moduli spaces, and applications of Hodge theory. Recent work explores canonical currents on K3 surfaces, finiteness of geodesic hypersurfaces, and monodromy groups in hypergeometric systems. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Alex Eskin, Vincent Tosatti, and others.

Filip teaches advanced courses and mentors students through seminars, including the Tuesday Seminar series focused on geometry and dynamics. He actively contributes to academic outreach through expository writings and conference organization.