About
Simone Cecchini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on the intersection of analysis, geometry, and topology, particularly scalar curvature of Riemannian manifolds and mathematical general relativity. He is supported by the Simons Foundation Travel Support for Mathematicians.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics from Northeastern University (2017), advised by Maxim Braverman.
- Masters in Mathematics from University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2012), advised by Paolo Piazza.
- Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Göttingen (2017–2022), mentored by Thomas Schick.
Teaching & Outreach:
- Current courses: Algebraic Topology II (Spring 2025), Linear Algebra (Fall 2024).
- Co-organizes the Noncommutative Geometry Seminar at Texas A&M.
- Active in educational initiatives like TAMU Math Circle and PReMa to engage high school students in mathematics.
Research Activities:
Cecchini's work explores geometric analysis, emphasizing scalar curvature rigidity, positive mass theorems, and noncommutative geometry techniques. His recent collaborations include studies on singular manifolds, spin geometry, and applications of Dirac operators.
Professional Engagement:
- Co-organized MAGEC 2024 workshop at Caltech (NSF-funded).
- Recent invited talks at institutions including UC Berkeley, University of Melbourne, and Stony Brook University.
Labs/Teams:
Participates in the Noncommutative Geometry research group at Texas A&M, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in geometric analysis.
