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Dan AbramovichView profile

Professor

• Algebraic Geometry
• Resolution of Singularities
• Logarithmic Geometry
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**Dan Abramovich** is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Brown University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, particularly in resolution of singularities, logarithmic geometry, moduli spaces, and birational geometry. He has authored numerous papers and contributed to foundational work in these areas, supported by NSF and BSF grants. **Teaching**: He teaches courses like Math 1540 (Galois theory and representations of finite groups) and has extensive past teaching records dating back to 2015. His seminars include Algebraic Geometry and Topology. **Research**: Abramovich's work bridges algebraic structures and geometric applications, with notable contributions to logarithmic geometry and moduli theory. His recent articles address weighted blow-ups, dynamical systems in resolution, and functorial monomialization. **Grants & Collaboration**: He collaborates internationally, organizing conferences like AGNES and BATMoBYle. His work is disseminated via arXiv, with over 50 publications since the 1990s.

• Collider Physics
• Precision Computations
• Effective Field Theories
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Robert Szafron serves as a Scientist in the High Energy Theory group at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Physics Department since 2021, having progressed from Assistant Scientist (2021-2022) to Associate Scientist (2023-2024) before attaining his current position in 2025. Prior to BNL, he held research appointments at CERN (Senior Research Fellow, 2019-2020), TU Munich (Postdoctoral Fellow, 2016-2019), and the University of Alberta (Postdoctoral Fellow, 2012-2016). His research centers on theoretical high-energy physics with core expertise in collider physics , precision computations , and effective field theories . Specialized areas include bound state physics, QCD and QED corrections, power corrections, and gravitational soft theorems. His methodological approach combines advanced perturbative techniques with resummation methods to address precision Standard Model calculations and beyond-Standard-Model phenomena. Analysis of his publication record (2011-2023) reveals consistent contributions to leading journals like Journal of High Energy Physics and Physical Review Letters, with recent work focusing on N3LO cross sections, muon g-2 anomalies, subleading-power corrections in B-physics, and wino dark matter calculations. His research demonstrates strong international collaboration patterns and addresses critical precision frontiers in particle physics. No scientific awards were mentioned in the available documentation. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or specific mentorship activities was not provided in the source materials. Szafron operates within Brookhaven National Laboratory's High Energy Theory group, a U.S. Department of Energy national lab facility specializing in theoretical particle physics. His work contributes to BNL's broader mission in advancing fundamental understanding of particle interactions through rigorous mathematical frameworks and computational techniques.

• Turbulent Flow Modeling
• Wind Energy
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Luciano Castillo is a Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering at Purdue University . His research spans turbulent boundary layers, wind energy, renewable energy integration, and bio-inspired engineering, with a focus on societal impacts such as energy-water nexus and social equality. Turbulent Flow Modeling with emphasis on initial conditions and micro-surfaces Wind Energy optimization and boundary layer interactions Renewable Energy Integration with water and thermal storage Biomedical Engineering applications in respiratory flow studies His recent publications explore robotics for classroom safety, mangrove-inspired erosion prevention, and renewable-powered desalination. Awards include the Alumni Distinguished Career Award (2023), ASME Fellow (2013), and multiple best paper awards. He leads initiatives like the US-Mexico Energy Corridor and contributes to interdisciplinary labs focusing on energy and societal challenges.

Nikolai Thode OpdanView profile

Research Fellow

• Motivic homotopy theory
• Logarithmic algebraic geometry
• Higher category theory
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Nikolai Thode Opdan is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Mathematics , University of Oslo. His work spans multiple areas of theoretical mathematics, with a focus on advanced algebraic and topological frameworks. Research Interests : Motivic homotopy theory, Logarithmic algebraic geometry, Higher category theory, Algebraic number theory, and Ramification theory. These fields explore the intersection of algebraic structures, geometric principles, and topological invariants. Publications highlight his contributions to cohomology theories and framed correspondences, aligning with his involvement in the Equations in Motivic Homotopy project. His affiliations include the Geometry and Topology research group. Opdan is actively engaged in collaborative research, as evidenced by his co-authored works with prominent mathematicians like Kay Rülling and Marc Hoyois.

Wei-Kai LinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cryptography
• Algorithms
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Wei-Kai Lin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Northeastern University and CMU, advised by Professors Daniel Wichs and Elaine Shi. His research focuses on cryptography and theoretical computer science, particularly private accesses on big data, oblivious RAM (ORAM), and private information retrieval (PIR). Lin's work has been recognized with the Best Paper Award at STOC 2023 for his breakthrough in doubly efficient PIR and FHE for RAM programs. Lin's education includes a B.S. and M.S. from National Taiwan University, followed by roles as a software engineer and a research assistant at Academia Sinica. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Cryptography (CS 6222) and Cryptography (CS 4501) at UVA. He actively organizes the UVA Theory Seminar, fostering discussions on topics like expander codes, multiplicative weights algorithms, and privacy-preserving techniques. His research interests include cryptographic protocols that minimize computational overhead while ensuring privacy, such as OptORAMa (the first optimal ORAM scheme) and NanoGRAM (garbled RAM with logarithmic overhead). Lin collaborates with industry and academia, addressing challenges in secure computation and privacy in distributed systems.

• Algebra
• Combinatorics
• Representation Theory
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Professor Moon Dong-ho is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sejong University, South Korea, holding this position since March 1999. He teaches undergraduate courses including Modern Algebra, Linear Algebra, and Graduation Research and Career, the latter involving direct student advising for 4th-year undergraduates. Education: B.S. in Mathematics, Seoul National University (February 1991) Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Wisconsin - Madison (May 1998) Research Focus: Professor Moon's work centers on algebraic combinatorics and representation theory , with expertise in Littlewood-Richardson coefficients , tensor invariants , diagram algebras , and combinatorial proofs . His research bridges abstract algebraic structures with discrete combinatorial objects, yielding novel insights into reduction formulas, hive models, and graph-theoretic interpretations of tensor operations. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2005-2018) demonstrate sustained contributions to combinatorial representation theory. Published in journals like Journal of Algebra and Annals of Combinatorics , his work consistently explores connections between symmetric functions, tensor products, and discrete structures, with recurring emphasis on bijective proofs and algebraic graph theory. Advising: Through the Graduation Research and Career course, Professor Moon provides structured guidance to undergraduate students on research methodologies, thesis development, and career pathways in mathematical sciences. Research Laboratory: He maintains an active research laboratory in Young 309, Yeongsil Hall, serving as the primary workspace for his ongoing investigations in combinatorial algebra.

Jim RenshawView profile

Associate Professor

• Algebraic semigroup theory
• Actions of semigroups and monoids on sets
• Actions of semigroups and monoids on ordered structures
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Jim Renshaw is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics department at the University of Southampton, where he conducts research in algebraic semigroup theory with particular emphasis on actions of semigroups and monoids on sets and ordered structures. Renshaw's primary research interests include: Algebraic semigroup theory and its applications Actions of semigroups and monoids on sets and ordered structures Semigroup amalgams and homological classification theory of monoids Flat covers and pre-covers of monoid acts Structure and actions of E-dense and E-inversive semigroups Discrete log problem and its connections with semigroup theory His publication record shows a clear progression in his research focus, beginning with foundational work on semigroup amalgams and flat covers of monoid acts, then expanding to investigate inverse semigroup actions on graphs and trees, and most recently exploring connections between E-dense semigroups and the discrete log problem. His 2024 paper 'Semilattices of stratified extensions' represents the current direction of his research in ordered algebraic structures. Renshaw is actively involved in doctoral supervision, currently mentoring William Lee Warhurst who is pursuing an iPhD in Mathematical Sciences. He has indicated that he is accepting applications from prospective PhD students. His teaching interests are concentrated in algebra and number theory, contributing to the mathematics curriculum at the University of Southampton.

Aaron D LevinView profile

Associate Professor

• Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• Diophantine Equations
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Aaron D. Levin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University, located in C308 Wells Hall. His research focuses on number theory, algebraic geometry, and their intersections with Diophantine equations, arithmetic dynamics, and Nevanlinna theory. He has taught advanced courses such as Graduate Algebra, Number Theory, and Abstract Algebra. Levin's work emphasizes class group theory, elliptic curves, and integral points on algebraic varieties. His recent research includes studies on quadratic fields with large class group ranks, intersections in algebraic tori, and applications of Vojta’s conjecture. He has collaborated with researchers like Jean Gillibert and Umberto Zannier on topics spanning arithmetic geometry and Diophantine approximation. His contributions include a generalized Schmidt subspace theorem for closed subschemes, effective bounds for Mordell-Weil ranks, and studies on the arithmetic of elliptic surfaces. His research often bridges analytic and algebraic methods, with applications to both pure and applied mathematical problems.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Representation Theory
• Vertex Operator Algebras
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Angela Gibney is a Professor of Mathematics and Presidential Professor of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on algebraic geometry and representation theory, particularly vertex operator algebras, moduli spaces of curves, and conformal field theory. She has made significant contributions to understanding Zhu's algebra, mode transition algebras, and conformal blocks bundles. Her work bridges algebraic structures with geometric applications, including factorization properties of sheaves on moduli spaces and connections to cohomological field theories. Collaborations with researchers like Chiara Damiolini and Daniel Krashen have advanced studies on coinvariant sheaves, Chern characters, and GIT quotients. Her publications explore topics ranging from Morita equivalences to global generation criteria for vector bundles. Gibney has been recognized for her role in advancing algebraic geometry through the AGNES conference series and contributions to the moduli space literature. Though no explicit awards are listed, her extensive research output reflects sustained academic leadership in her field.

Shabnam AkhtariView profile

Professor

• Number Theory
• Geometry of Numbers
• Diophantine Analysis
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Shabnam Akhtari is a Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Science. Her research focuses on Number Theory, particularly Diophantine Analysis and the Geometry of Numbers, with a strong emphasis on Thue equations, S-unit equations, and the study of number field properties. She co-organizes the Pittsburgh Number Theory Day and actively contributes to collaborative research initiatives like WIN6 (Women in Number Theory 6). Her work involves analyzing solutions to Diophantine equations, exploring properties of algebraic numbers, and investigating local-global principles in arithmetic contexts. Recent research highlights include studies on regulators of number fields, quartic index form equations, and the distribution of solutions to Thue equations. She has published prolifically on topics such as sparse binary forms, monogenizations, and Mahler measure bounds. Dr. Akhtari’s academic contributions extend beyond research to fostering gender equity in mathematics through conferences like WIN6. Her email is sma6998@psu.edu , and she holds office at 339 McAllister Building. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided texts, but her involvement in organizing academic events underscores her role in advancing mathematical discourse.

Bojko BakalovView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Computing
• Representation Theory
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Bojko Bakalov is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University (NC State), serving as Director of Graduate Programs in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. He also holds the role of Associate Director of the NC State Quantum Initiative. His research focuses on mathematical physics, quantum computing, representation theory, signal processing, and integrable systems. Bakalov earned his PhD in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2000. He has made significant contributions to quantum information processing, including work on barren plateaus in quantum circuits and geometric quantum machine learning. He leads a $10M DOE-backed quantum computing research project and is involved in organizing the Quantum Information Processing conference series. His research is supported by grants such as the NSF-funded Quantum Information Science initiative. Education: PhD in Mathematics, MIT (2000) His research interests span quantum computing algorithms, representation theory of vertex algebras, and applications of algebraic methods to integrable systems. Notable achievements include the development of quantum coherent state transforms and the classification of dynamical Lie algebras in spin systems. Bakalov is actively involved in advancing quantum technologies through interdisciplinary collaborations. His publications explore topics such as logarithmic vertex algebras, Poisson pseudoalgebras, and quantum signal processing. He is affiliated with the Algebra and Combinatorics Research Group and the Topology, Geometry, and Mathematical Physics Research Group at NC State. Grants and Leadership: Leads DOE quantum computing projects and directs graduate programs, shaping the next generation of mathematicians and quantum scientists. Labs/Teams: Part of the NC State Quantum Initiative, fostering collaborative research in quantum technologies.

Louis PapeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Economics
• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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Louis Pape is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Télécom Paris, affiliated with the Center for Research in Economics and Statistics (CREST). He holds a PhD from École Polytechnique, focusing on digital economics, competition, and labor markets. His research examines the intersection of technology, labor markets, and regulatory frameworks in digital sectors. Education includes economics at the University of Cambridge and philosophy at the London School of Economics (LSE). His work explores how technological advancements impact labor dynamics, competition policies, and digital market regulations. Recent studies include analyzing the Digital Markets Act's effects on Google Maps user behavior, leveraging difference-in-differences methodologies. He actively publishes in top journals and engages with policy discussions through media platforms like The Conversation and Forbes. His research interests span industrial organization, applied econometrics, and digital platform governance.

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Low dimensional quantum spin systems
• Frustrated magnets
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Dr. Kingshuk Majumdar is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Grand Valley State University within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1999, followed by M.S. and B.S. degrees from Indian institutions. Dr. Majumdar's research interests are centered on Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, specializing in low-dimensional quantum spin systems and frustrated magnets. He also explores Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computing, contributing to the understanding of quantum spin dynamics and phase transitions. His scholarly publications reflect expertise in spin-wave theory, magnetic phase diagrams, and quantum fluctuations. The articles span topics such as Heisenberg antiferromagnets, bilayer magnetism, and quantum critical points, indicating a strong focus on theoretical modeling of magnetic and quantum systems. NSF-MRI Award ($97,383) to acquire a HPC Cluster at GVSU XSEDE Award: 50,000 CPU supercomputing hours Regional Michigan Science Olympiad Service Award Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics (KITP) Scholar Award Cottrell College Science Award from Research Corporation Award for paper presentation in the Graduate Student Forum, University of Florida Outstanding Academic Achievement Award by an International Student, University of Florida Dr. Majumdar mentors undergraduate researchers, guiding projects on quantum spin systems, thin film conductivity, and spin-wave analysis. He also serves as a referee for American Physical Society (APS) and Institute of Physics (IOP) journals, contributing to the academic community through peer review and grant evaluation.

Domenico CuocoView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Derivatives
• Portfolio Optimization
• Incomplete Markets
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Domenico Cuoco serves as Associate Professor of Finance at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he has maintained a continuous faculty position since 1994. He previously held a visiting appointment at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Spain. His academic credentials include: PhD in Finance, University of California at Berkeley (1994) MBA, University of California at Berkeley (1992) BS, Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali, Rome (1987) Cuoco's research centers on financial economics with emphasis on portfolio optimization under constraints, asset pricing in incomplete markets, and derivative securities. His work rigorously addresses stochastic income effects, market frictions, and equilibrium implications, particularly through dynamic modeling frameworks that incorporate real-world limitations like risk limits and restricted market participation. Analysis of his publication timeline reveals sustained focus on market microstructure and risk management, evolving from foundational equilibrium models in the late 1990s to sophisticated risk-limit applications in the 2000s. His research consistently bridges theoretical finance with practical implementation challenges, especially regarding VaR methodologies and delegated portfolio management. His professional recognition includes: University of Pennsylvania Greek System Outstanding Professor Award (1996) University of Pennsylvania MBA Excellence in Teaching Award (1970) Cuoco has significantly contributed to academic discourse through editorial roles at the Journal of Economic Theory (1997-present) and Review of Financial Studies (1998-present), though details of student supervision and research funding remain unspecified in available records. He maintains active involvement in institutional service through these editorial commitments.

Lukas WoikeView profile

Professor

• Algebraic Topology
• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Topology
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Lukas Woike is a Junior Professor at the Institute of Mathematics of Burgundy (Université Bourgogne Europe), affiliated with the research groups "Geometry, Algebra, Dynamics and Topology" and "Mathematical Physics". His work intersects algebra, topology, and mathematical physics, focusing on topological field theories and higher algebraic structures. Education: PhD from the University of Hamburg under Christoph Schweigert Past Positions: Postdoc at the University of Copenhagen (2020-2022), supported by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship His research explores non-semisimple modular functors, topological field theories, factorization homology, and higher algebraic structures in homological algebra. He has contributed to understanding the Deligne conjecture for finite tensor categories and developed differential graded generalizations of modular functors. Notable scientific awards include the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship . With Adrien Brochier, Renaud Detcherry, and Emmanuel Wagner, he organizes the Quantum Topology Days seminar. He is also co-authoring a textbook titled "A first course in topological field theory" for the American Mathematical Society.