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Karoline Noack is a full Professor of Ancient American Studies and Ethnology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology , University of Bonn, where she also directs the BASA Museum (Bonn Collection of the Americas). She has held this position since 2009 and is a leading scholar in Andean studies, museum ethnology, and colonial Latin American history. Her research interests are deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on: The Inca state and early colonial Andes, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Mexico Transculturation and gender in colonial contexts The history of ethnological knowledge, especially in the GDR Museum studies, collection ethics, and the decolonization of ethnographic museums Material culture and provenance research Her recent scholarly output centers on dependency and mobilization in the Inca Empire, the global history of resources (like cotton and coca), and the role of museums in knowledge production. She has led major projects such as 'Balancing the Center and the Local' in Cochabamba and the KOSMOS collaborative project on object-based knowledge. Her publications span museum ethics, colonial legal history, and transcultural exchange. Karoline Noack has received significant recognition, including: Membership in the German Archaeological Institute Fellowships from the Volkswagen and Gerda Henkel Foundations Membership in the DFG Review Board Leadership roles as Spokesperson for the Transdisciplinary Research Area 'Present Pasts' and Chair of BASS e.V. She advises and mentors students in ethnology and archaeology, and her work involves extensive collaboration with international scholars and institutions. Her research is supported by major German funding bodies and is published in leading academic venues. She is also deeply involved in public engagement through museum curation and exhibitions.

• Ancient American Studies
• Ethnology
• Andean Studies
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Prof. Dr. Andrea Dreyer is a full-time Professor of Art and its Didactics at the Bauhaus University Weimar , where she has served since 2013. She is Vice Dean for Strategic Development within the Faculty of Art and Design and actively participates in academic governance, including roles in graduation committees, teacher training advisory boards, and curriculum commissions. Her research focuses on teacher professionalization, architectural pedagogy, and digital art education, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and qualitative social research methodologies. First and Second State Examination for Teaching at Grammar Schools in Art Education and Social Studies (1994–2000, 2004–2006) Andrea Dreyer’s publications span topics such as Bauhaus-inspired pedagogy, urban-rural spatial education, and digital integration in art teaching. She has led initiatives like DigiProSMK and Denkraum.Bauhaus , and her work often bridges art, architecture, and societal transformation. She has served as Dean of Studies and Vice-Rector for Studies and Teaching at Bauhaus University, advocating for phase-transcendent teacher networks and reflective professional practices. Her recent articles address participatory architectural psychology, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and digitalization in art education. Despite extensive committee involvement and editorial contributions, no specific scientific awards are highlighted in the provided texts. She mentors students and collaborators within the kunst:pädagogik | netz:werk platform and maintains active partnerships with institutions like the Thuringian Ministry of Education and Friedrich-Schiller University Jena.

• Art Education
• Didactics
• Teacher Professional Development
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Susanne Marschall is a Professor of Media Studies (focus: audiovisual media, film and television) at the University of Tübingen , where she also serves as Director of the Center for Media Literacy and editor of the open journal "Colour Turn" . Her research bridges historical hermeneutics, media culture, and interdisciplinary studies of color and visual perception, with a strong empirical focus on film, television, and photography. Doctoral supervision across diverse topics (AI interaction, AR for environmental issues, Bollywood representations, health communication) Founded Tübingen Research Center for Animation and Emerging Media (2013) Interdisciplinary collaborations with neuroscience, cultural studies, and educational initiatives Recent publications explore cinematic color theory, animation aesthetics, and transcultural narratives. Her practical projects (e.g., Lotte Reiniger - Tanz der Schatten documentary, AR applications for social issues) demonstrate her commitment to connecting academic research with media practice. Awards include the 2003 Senate Teaching Prize and 2012 "Professor of the Year" (UNICUM BERUF).

• Audiovisual Media
• Film and Television Studies
• Color and Visual Perception
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Stefan Trinks is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Art and Visual History of Humboldt University of Berlin , where he has held teaching and research positions since 2007. He serves as sub-head of the Collaborative Research Center 'Transformations of Antiquity' and contributes to the Cluster of Excellence 'Image – Knowledge – Design.' Academic Affiliation: Humboldt University of Berlin Research Focus: Medieval art, Classical Antiquity reception, Political iconography, and Contemporary art analysis Key Projects: Adolph Goldschmidt Center for Romanesque Sculpture, Image Act and Embodiment Research Group His research explores intersections of medieval sculpture and architecture with modern visual culture, particularly examining the continuity of antiquity in Iberian Peninsula art (5th–13th centuries). Publications address topics like chryselephantine technique, tactile theology, and pop culture iconography. Selected 2018 publications reveal trends in analyzing medieval color symbolism, music video aesthetics, and Laocoön reception. Earlier works focus on Santiago de Compostela as a tactile theater, Sheela-na-gig iconography, and vestimentary symbolism during the Investiture Controversy. Scientific Award: 2012 International Romanesque Research Prize Editorial Contributions: Atlases of Knowledge (2016), Intuition and Institution Coursebook (2012) Public Engagement: Interviews with ARD-Digitalradio and Deutschlandradio on art history topics

• Medieval Art
• Romanesque Sculpture
• Political Iconography
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claudia Lauer is a Professor of Old German Studies specializing in Medieval German literature at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. She holds a dual focus on poetry of the Middle Ages and Early Modern periods, courtly epic, and historical narratology. Her work bridges German-French literary relations and cultural studies, with significant contributions to understanding medieval semantics and reception history. Current Position: Chair for Old German Studies (since September 2023) Prior Roles: Junior Professor at the University of Mainz, Acting Professorships at Mainz and Frankfurt, and Research Fellowships at the Heidelberg Academy Her research encompasses interdisciplinary projects such as the GRK 1876 'Early Concepts of Man and Nature' and the 'Middle High German Dictionary'. Key topics include historical semantics, medieval performance spaces, and poetic innovation in works like Frauenlob's literature. She supervises doctoral projects on medieval textual semantics and collaborates on teaching initiatives like LehrFoRM_KuMed. Publications span monographs (e.g., The Art of Intrigue ), edited volumes, and essays on topics ranging from color symbolism in medieval poetry to narrative structures in courtly epics. Her pedagogical work emphasizes integrating medieval cultural patterns into modern German teaching. Recent projects include analyzing rhyme cultures in medieval literature and exploring the aesthetics of pain in medieval lyric poetry. She actively contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial roles and international collaborations, reflecting her commitment to advancing medieval studies through both traditional and innovative methodologies.

• Medieval Literature
• German Philology
• Courtly Epic
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Andreas Fisahn is Professor holding the Chair of Public Law, Environmental and Technology Law, Legal Theory at the University of Bielefeld's Faculty of Law. His work spans multiple legal and political domains with a particular focus on democracy, constitutional law, and socio-ecological transformation. Professor Fisahn's research interests include Public Law, Environmental Law, Technology Law, Legal Theory, Democracy Studies, Rule of Law, and Socio-ecological Transformation. His scholarly work critically examines the relationship between legal frameworks and democratic processes, particularly in the German context. His publications reveal a consistent focus on democratic theory and constitutional development, with notable works including Democracy in danger? 75 years of the Basic Law , Rule in transition Reflections on a critical theory of the state , and Repressive tolerance and market-compliant democracy . These works demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach bridging law, political science, and philosophy. Professor Fisahn actively engages with contemporary issues through initiatives like the online lecture series on socio-ecological transformation organized in collaboration with IG Metall, examining topics such as whether the US New Deal can serve as a model for the EU's Green New Deal.

• Public Law
• Environmental Law
• Technology Law
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Prof. Andreas Hotz serves as Music Director of the Opera School at the University of Music Würzburg since the summer semester of 2021. He is recognized as one of the outstanding conductors of his generation with an impressive career spanning major opera houses and orchestras across Europe and beyond. His professional trajectory includes: General Music Director at Theater Osnabrück (2012/2013 season onwards) First Kapellmeister at Staatstheater Mainz and Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern Lecturer in orchestral conducting at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (2005-2013) Extensive guest conducting engagements across Germany, Israel, Australia, Poland, Russia, and Korea Prof. Hotz's artistic focus centers on both preserving classical traditions and rediscovering neglected works. His repertoire spans from Mozart to contemporary compositions, with particular emphasis on bringing forgotten masterpieces back to contemporary audiences. His conducting portfolio includes major productions such as Elektra, Otello, Tannhäuser, Idomeneo, Così fan tutte, and Tristan und Isolde, alongside numerous opera premieres including Lohengrin, Falstaff, Dr. Faust (Busoni), Tosca, La Bohème, and Fidelio. His commitment to musical recovery is exemplified through projects like the excavation of Albéric Magnard's French opera GUERCOEUR, named 'Rediscovery of the Year 2019' by the opera world, and his recordings of works by Christian Westerhoff and Hans Gál's 'Lied der Nacht' (nominated for 'Opus Klassik'). His major recognitions include: Prizes at Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition and German Conductors' Competition Young Conductor of the Year nomination by Opernwelt (2015) German Record Critics' Prize for 'Beethoven in Stalingrad' DVD recording Multiple nominations for excellence in musical recovery and performance Prof. Hotz has collaborated with prestigious orchestras including the Bremen Philharmonic, Düsseldorf Symphony, Melbourne Victoria Symphony Orchestra, and Israel Sinfonietta. His 2015 concert tours with the Osnabrück Symphony Orchestra through Volgograd, Moscow, Kyiv, and Minsk promoted international understanding through music. Mentored by figures including Pierre Boulez, he continues to influence the next generation of musicians through his position at the University of Music Würzburg while maintaining an active international performance schedule.

• Orchestral Conducting
• Opera Direction
• Classical Music
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Prof. Dr. Ethel Matala de Mazza holds the Caroline von Humboldt Professorship at Humboldt University of Berlin , leading the Institute for German Literature (18th century to present) since 2010. She serves as spokesperson for the DFG-funded Research Training Group 2190 (2021–2026), focusing on the history of literature and knowledge in small forms. Her academic trajectory includes visiting professorships at Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Indiana, Bloomington through the Max Kade Foundation. Education: PhD (1999) and Habilitation (2007) in Modern German Literature, University of Munich Key research areas: Literary-theoretical history of the political imaginary , law-literature intersections , theory of small forms , democracy and mass culture , press history , 19th-century popular theatre Her recent work explores Moby-Dick 's cultural metaphors, interwar obituary rhetoric , and epistemology of small literary forms . She investigates how popular narratives and media theatricality shape political and societal discourses, with a focus on 19th-century melodrama and obituary practices . Scientific roles include: Former fellow at Bielefeld's Center for Interdisciplinary Research (2018/19) Permanent member of DFG Research Group 'Image Evidence' (since 2012) Co-editor of Verkleinerung: Epistemologie und Literaturgeschichte kleiner Formen (2020) Contributor to Des Kaisers neue Kleider (2002), analyzing political symbolism She supervises doctoral projects on topics like political body theories and narratives of conflict , while contributing to debates on media's role in knowledge production and cultural legitimacy .

• Modern German literature
• Political imaginary
• Law and literature interplay
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Prof. Dr. Peter Müller is a Professor at the Mathematical Institute of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), where he also serves as Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics. His research group focuses on Analysis, Mathematical Physics, and Numerics. Office: Room 439, Block B, Theresienstr. 39, 80333 Munich. Education: Habilitation in Mathematics, University of Göttingen (2006) Habilitation in Physics, University of Göttingen (2002) Ph.D. in Physics, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (1996) Diploma in Physics, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (1991) Research Interests: Müller's work spans mathematical physics, analysis, and probability theory, with emphasis on: Random Schrödinger operators and spectral theory Delocalization phenomena in disordered systems Quasiperiodic structures and ergodic properties Entanglement entropy in quantum systems His research bridges rigorous mathematical analysis with applications in quantum mechanics and statistical physics. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2013–2025) predominantly explore spectral theory in disordered quantum systems. Key themes include localization/delocalization transitions, asymptotic analysis of entanglement entropy, and spectral properties of random operators. Methodologically, his work combines functional analysis, stochastic processes, and operator theory to address fundamental questions in mathematical physics. Student Advising: Extensive mentorship of graduate students: 8 PhD students (e.g., Jakob Stern, Ruth Schulte) 17 Master's students (e.g., Leonard Wetzel, Julian Widl) Research Team: Leads the working group "Analysis, Mathematical Physics and Numerical Analysis" with postdoctoral researchers (e.g., Constanza Rojas-Molina) and PhD candidates. Regularly organizes international conferences on mathematical physics and disordered systems.

• Mathematical Physics
• Analysis
• Probability Theory
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Prof. Cornelia Ortlieb is a W3 Professor for Modern German Literature with a focus on Classical Modern at the Free University of Berlin. She serves as Deputy Managing Director of the Institute for German and Dutch Philology and leads PR efforts for the Cluster of Excellence Temporal Communities. Her academic journey includes professorships at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, LMU Munich, and TU Berlin. Education: Magister Artium in Modern German Philology, Comparative Literature, and Philosophy (TU/FU Berlin); Habilitation at TU Berlin on Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi; Doctorate on Baudelaire to Trakl at TU Berlin Research Interests: Specializing in materiality studies within literature and arts, her work spans 18th-21st century European literature with emphasis on Classical Modern (1880-1930), literary multilingualism, translation practices, and avant-garde material culture. She explores intersections between textuality and physical artifacts, focusing on Goethe's collections, Mallarmé's paper works, and 1900s cultural theories. Literary Output: Recent publications examine paper's four dimensions in Albers' art, Kafka's Berlin exile, and interwar film credits. Her 2024 monograph Gefaltete Verse, Blumenkomplimente und Stein-Gaben analyzes Mallarmé's occasional poetry, while 2023's Weiß auf Weiß investigates his ephemeral writings. She contributes to debates about digital authorship, collective writing, and postcolonial translation ethics. Academic Leadership: Currently directs research projects on Berliner Moderne and A Dialogue from Time to Time (2021-). She co-organized 13 Translation Talks audio series and leads the Temporal Communities research area on literary currencies. Previous projects include Artefakte der Avantgarden (DFG-funded 2019-2023), Die Sprache der Objekte (BMBF 2015-2018), and Mallarmés Papierarbeiten (2011-2014). Collaborative Work: Collaborated with institutions like Klassik Stiftung Weimar, Seoul National University, and Daegu University. Co-edited Grüner Apfel... (2025) with Katharina Mevissen and Felicitas Pfuhl. Maintains research teams with Sophie König (research assistant) and Vera Vogel (student assistant).

• Modern German Literature
• Literary Multilingualism
• Translation Studies
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Sara Sejin Chang (also known as Sara van der Heide) is a Korean-Dutch artist born in 1977 in Busan, South Korea, who currently serves as Interim Professor administering the Chair of Spatial Concepts at the University of Braunschweig (HBK) for the 2024-2025 academic year, replacing Candice Breitz. Based in Berlin, Chang creates shamanic film installations that combine film, historical research, rituals, drawings, texts, and sound compositions to challenge Eurocentric thinking, racialization, and persistent colonial narratives. Her work has been exhibited internationally at major venues including Moderna Museet Stockholm, Kunstinstituut Melly Rotterdam, Centraal Museum Utrecht, and ARGOS Brussels, and she has participated in significant biennials such as the Berlin Biennale, Dhaka Art Summit, and Busan Biennale. Chang's research interests focus on the intersection of Korean shamanism and contemporary art practice as a means of healing colonial trauma, particularly examining transnational adoption narratives between Korea and the Netherlands. Her work critically engages with the historical relationship between these two countries, including the participation of 3,418 Dutch soldiers in the Korean War (1950-1953) and the subsequent adoption industry that saw approximately 40,000 people adopted from the Global South to the Netherlands. She interrogates Eurocentric systems of categorization, racialization, and their penetration into all levels of contemporary Western society, proposing what she terms 'meta-cosmic and inclusive approaches to modernity' that transform conventional understandings of value and time. Through her practice, Chang seeks to repair historical ruptures, particularly those affecting diasporic communities, and create spaces for ancestral reconnection. Chang's artistic output demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward using shamanic practices as frameworks for decolonial critique and healing. Her recent major work Dismemberment (2024) employs the Korean Ssitgimgut ritual tradition to symbolically heal 'sick Europe' through a dismemberment and cleansing process, while Four Months, Four Million Light Years (2020) addresses colonial narratives behind transnational adoption through a shamanic healing journey across time and space. These works, along with her long-term project The Mother Mountain Institute , form a cohesive body of work that challenges the normalization of racialization within European society while proposing alternative knowledge systems rooted in Korean shamanic traditions. Scientific Awards: Theodora Niemeijer Prize (2023) - the largest Dutch Art Prize Berlin Artistic Research Grant Fellowship (2022-2023) Jeanne Oostingprize for 'Claim to Universality; Colour Theory Exercise 1-12' Chang's practice extends beyond traditional academic advising, functioning instead through collaborative research frameworks and institutional critique. Her work has been supported by significant grants including the Mondriaan Fund and the Berliner Programm Künstlerische Forschung. She operates through what she terms 'the Mother Mountain Institute,' a conceptual framework that connects her artistic practice with shamanic knowledge systems and decolonial theory. This institute serves as both a research platform and a metaphorical space for healing colonial ruptures, particularly those affecting transnationally adopted individuals. Chang's work consistently challenges the 'whiteness of contemporary art spaces' in European cities, using these spaces themselves as metaphors for the colonial structures they inhabit while simultaneously transforming them into sites of ritual and healing.

• Contemporary Art
• Shamanic Film Installations
• Postcolonial Theory
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Rosel Pientka-Hinz is an Associate Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the Center for Religious Studies (CERES) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany. She holds adjunct professorships and has held visiting roles at institutions like the University of Vienna and Philipps University Marburg. Her research focuses on the cultural and religious history of the Ancient Near East, particularly exploring animal symbolism, architectural knowledge, color semiotics, and textual traditions from the 2nd millennium BCE. Education: Studied Assyriology and Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology at the Universities of Münster and Marburg. Earned her PhD with a thesis on the Old Babylonian Period and completed a habilitation on scorpion symbolism in Ancient Near Eastern literature. Research interests include ritual practices, environmental interactions, and the intersection of mythological narratives with historical contexts. Her work bridges textual analysis (Akkadian/Sumerian) with interdisciplinary approaches, such as zooarchaeology and comparative religion. Recent projects investigate cross-cultural contacts between Iran and Mesopotamia, serpent cults, and aquatic symbolism. Leadership roles include Principal Investigator of CRC 1475 'Metaphors of Religion' and Project Leader of Subproject C02. She actively engages in academic outreach, presenting at international workshops and contributing to public exhibitions on light/color symbolism and ancient religious practices. Labs/Teams: Integral member of CERES Research Department and affiliated with the Käte Hamburger Kolleg. Her research integrates archaeological findings, philological analysis, and cultural theory to reinterpret ancient religious phenomena.

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Cultural History
• Religious History
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Elke Brüggen is a Professor for Older German Studies at the University of Bonn, specializing in German medieval literature, culture, and transcultural narratology. Her research explores political influence, counseling dynamics, and gender roles in premodern societies. Education: Habilitation (1995), Ph.D. (1986), M.A. (1975–1982) from the University of Cologne. Her work focuses on asymmetrical dependencies , narratives of female rulers and advisers , and transcultural configurations . Recent publications examine representations of captivity, cultural exchange, and stylistic didacticism in Middle High German epics like Parzival and Willehalm . Key subfields include courtly interaction, manuscript studies, and gendered power dynamics. Brüggen has supervised 8 completed and 5 ongoing Ph.D. theses as reviewer, alongside mentoring numerous Magister, M.A., and B.A. students. She serves as Deputy Spokesperson for the DFG Collaborative Research Center 1167 on premodern power structures and co-founded the Bonn Center for Transcultural Narratology.

• German Medieval Studies
• Middle High German Literature
• Political Influence and Power in Medieval Texts
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Nadine Fecht is a Professor of Drawing in the Faculty of Art at the Offenbach University of Art and Design (HfG Offenbach), a position she has held since the summer semester of 2025. She is based in Berlin and is an internationally recognized visual artist with extensive exhibition experience across Europe and beyond. Her research and artistic practice centers on drawing as an expanded field, engaging with experimental techniques , conceptual frameworks , and interdisciplinary themes such as environmental awareness (e.g., 'Zero Waste'), sound (e.g., 'Broken Music Vol. 2'), and collective identity. Her work often explores the boundaries between drawing, installation, and found materials, reflecting a deep engagement with contemporary socio-political and ecological issues. The recent artworks listed indicate a strong focus on site-specific interventions , material critique , and emergent forms of visual expression , particularly through exhibitions at major institutions like the Neues Museum Nuremberg and Drawing Room Hamburg. These works suggest an evolving trajectory toward participatory and environmentally conscious art practices. Her scientific and artistic honors include: Will Grohmann Prize (2014) Villa Aurora Los Angeles Scholarship Stiftung Kunstfonds Grant Berlin Scholarship from the Berlin Academy of Arts Nadine Fecht has taught at several leading art institutions, including the Mozarteum University Salzburg, Braunschweig University of Art (as visiting professor), Bauhaus University Weimar (as substitute professor for experimental painting and drawing), and the University of the Arts Berlin. While no specific students or grants are listed, her professorial role implies active mentorship and potential grant involvement. She is associated with major public art collections such as the Hamburger Bahnhof, Kunstmuseum Basel, and the Collection of the Federal Republic of Germany. Her studio and academic work are centered at HfG Offenbach, where she leads the drawing program, contributing to the development of next-generation artists through experimental pedagogy and practice-based research.

• Drawing
• Experimental Art
• Contemporary Visual Art
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Dong Han KIM is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics Education, Dongguk University, and an Associate Member of the Korea Institute for Advanced Study. He serves as an Editor for the Bulletin of the Korean Mathematical Society . His primary research interests include Ergodic theory, dynamical systems, Metric theory of numbers, Financial mathematics, and Random number generators. Research Contributions His recent work explores Diophantine approximation, particularly intrinsic approximation on circles/spheres and parity-constrained rational approximations. He has developed novel frameworks for Sturmian continued fractions and their Lévy constants, connecting number theory with dynamical systems. His Hausdorff dimension studies in inhomogeneous Diophantine approximation reveal deep metric properties of fractal sets. He investigates quasi-Sturmian tree colorings and Romik's dynamical system, bridging symbolic dynamics and number theory. Scientific Collaborations Collaborated with leading researchers like Yann Bugeaud, Seonhee Lim, and Stefano Marmi. Co-authored papers with Byungchul Cha, Seul Bee Lee, and Lingmin Liao on topics spanning continued fractions to market potential models. Academic Engagement Delivered invited talks at institutions across Japan, Italy, France, China, India, and Russia. Participated in international conferences on dynamical systems, number theory, and finance in Italy, France, China, and Singapore.

• Ergodic theory and dynamical systems
• Metric theory of numbers
• Financial mathematics
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