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• Arithmetic Geometry
• Algebraic Geometry
• Representation Theory
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Prof. Peter Scholze is a leading mathematician at the University of Bonn and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics (MPIM). He holds a professorship in the Mathematical Institute at the University of Bonn and is affiliated with MPIM as a principal investigator. His research focuses on arithmetic geometry, representation theory, and p-adic geometry, with notable contributions to perfectoid spaces, prismatic cohomology, and the geometrization of the local Langlands correspondence. Scholze has organized several advanced seminars (ARGOS) and taught courses on topics like condensed mathematics, p-adic geometry, and algebraic geometry. He collaborates widely with researchers such as Laurent Fargues and Bhargav Bhatt. His recent work includes groundbreaking papers on wild Betti sheaves, motivic geometrization of the local Langlands correspondence, and the Habiro ring of number fields. Scholze has pioneered the use of prismatic cohomology to unify p-adic Hodge theories and has developed foundational frameworks in derived algebraic geometry. His research also intersects with representation theory and topological cyclic homology. Affiliations: University of Bonn (Mathematical Institute), Max Planck Institute for Mathematics (MPIM) Research Groups: Arbeitsgruppe Arithmetische Geometrie und Darstellungstheorie Teaching: Recent courses include 'Selected Topics in Algebraic Geometry' and 'Six-Functor Formalisms'. His work frequently explores connections between algebraic geometry and number theory, with a focus on geometric approaches to arithmetic problems. Scholze is a key figure in modern arithmetic geometry, influencing both foundational theory and applied areas like the Langlands program.

Adam RunionsView profile

Researcher

• Computational Modeling
• Developmental Biology
• Computer Science
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Adam Runions is a researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, leading the MPG Partner Group in computational analysis of leaf development through collaborative work with Miltos Tsiantis. His group is embedded in the Graphics Cluster, focusing on interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of computer science and developmental biology. University of Calgary - Department of Computer Science MPG Partner Group (2022) Graphics Cluster affiliation His research explores computational modeling and analysis of plant form and development across multiple scales, integrating geometric modeling, physically-based simulation, and computer-aided design. Key themes include plant morphogenesis, self-organization of natural forms, and cross-disciplinary applications in computer graphics and animation. Recent publications emphasize plant development (leaf shape, bark patterning), mathematical modeling (auxin-driven patterning), and geometric techniques (subdivision surfaces, PUPs). Collaborations span institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research. Scientific Awards Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Best Paper Award (International Conference on Cyberworlds 2015) Best Student Paper Award (Computer Graphics International 2011) The group actively recruits BSc, MSc, and PhD students with backgrounds in computer science and mathematics for projects on plant form simulation and digital content creation. Research integrates evolutionary biology, biomechanical modeling, and computational techniques.

Christian ZillingerView profile

Researcher

• Partial differential equations
• Fluid dynamics
• Material sciences
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PD Dr. Christian Zillinger is a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specifically within the Department of Mathematics. He leads the Junior Research Group "Stability and Instability in Fluids and Materials" (AP6) as part of the CRC 1173. His office is located at Kollegiengebäude Mathematik (20.30), room 2.024 in Karlsruhe, Germany. Dr. Zillinger obtained his PhD under the supervision of Herbert Koch at the University of Bonn. Following his doctorate, he served as an assistant professor (NTT) at the University of Southern California and was a postdoctoral fellow at BCAM (Basque Center for Applied Mathematics). He recently completed his habilitation thesis titled "On Mixing and Resonances in Fluid Systems" at KIT in 2023. Dr. Zillinger's research focuses on partial differential equations motivated by physical problems, particularly in fluid dynamics and material sciences. His work encompasses several key areas: Mixing as a (de)stabilizing mechanism in fluids and inviscid damping Cascades of resonances and instabilities in fluids and plasmas Convex integration and microstructures in materials, including rigidity and flexibility phenomena Magnetic fluids and magnetohydrodynamics Partial dissipation in the Boussinesq equations His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on stability and instability phenomena in fluid systems, with particular attention to mathematical analysis of PDEs governing fluid behavior. He has made significant contributions to understanding echo chains, resonance phenomena, and damping mechanisms in various fluid models. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in physics and materials science, often employing advanced analytical techniques to address challenging problems in nonlinear PDEs. Dr. Zillinger actively teaches courses at KIT, including "Klassische Methoden für partielle Differentialgleichungen" (Classical Methods for Partial Differential Equations), "Introduction to convex integration," "Introduction to Kinetic Equations," and seminars on microstructure in materials and fluid dynamics. He leads the Junior Research Group "Stability and Instability in Fluids and Materials" which is part of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1173 at KIT, focusing on wave phenomena. This research group investigates mathematical aspects of stability and instability in physical systems, with applications to fluid dynamics and material science.

Nikolaus A. AdamsView profile

Professor

• Aerodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Methods
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Prof. Dr. Nikolaus A. Adams is a full professor and Chair of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Engineering and Design. Born in 1963, he holds a doctorate from TUM (1993) and habilitation from ETH Zurich (1999). His research focuses on numerical methods, turbulent flows, microfluidics, and multiphase systems. He has held leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering since 2023 and Vice Dean (2015–2016). Education: PhD from TUM (1993), habilitation from ETH Zurich (1999) Research interests include aerodynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and numerical techniques for compressible flows. His work spans high-speed aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Awards include ERC Advanced Grants (GENUFASD 2023, NANOSHOCK 2015), the Gordon Bell Prize (2013), and Fellow of the American Physical Society (2011). Grants and leadership: Spokesperson of DFG SFB/TRR 40 (2008–2020), co-author of 'Large-Eddy Simulation for Compressible Flows' (2009), and editorial roles in J. Comput. Phys.

Nate FosterView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Networking
• Databases
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Nate Foster is a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University and currently serves as the Associate Dean for Research in the Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. He is also a Visiting Researcher at Jane Street and served as a Visiting Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne during the 2023-24 academic year. His research uses ideas from programming languages to solve problems in networking, databases, and security. BA in Computer Science, Williams College (2001) MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge (2008, all work completed in 2003) PhD in Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania (2009) Foster's research focuses on developing languages and tools that make it easy for programmers to build secure and reliable systems. His current work centers on the design and implementation of languages and tools for programmable networks, particularly using the P4 language. His past work includes bidirectional languages (also known as 'lenses'), database query languages, data provenance, type systems, mechanized proof, and formal semantics. His research group at Cornell has made significant contributions to network verification, software-defined networking, and formal foundations for programmable data planes. Analysis of Foster's recent publications reveals a strong focus on network verification and programming language foundations for networking. His work consistently applies formal methods to practical networking problems, with a particular emphasis on the NetKAT and P4 languages. Over the past five years, his research has evolved toward more complex network verification techniques, including infinite state verification, active learning of network models, and dependently-typed approaches to network programming. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical networking systems, making formal methods accessible to network engineers. ACM Fellow (2025) ACM SIGPLAN Robin Milner Award (2023) ACM SIGCOMM Rising Star Award (2018) NSF CAREER Award (2013) Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2012) Multiple distinguished paper awards across top conferences including POPL, PLDI, and SIGCOMM Foster has advised numerous PhD and Master's students who have gone on to prominent positions in both industry and academia, with many continuing work in programming languages and networking. He has led multiple significant research grants including an NSF CAREER Award and has been involved in the P4 Language Consortium, serving as Chair of the P4 Language Governing Board. His work has been supported by various organizations including NSF, DARPA, and industry partners like Intel and Jane Street. Foster is also active in the programming languages research community, serving on numerous program committees and as Vice Chair of DARPA's Information Science and Technology (ISAT) study group. Foster leads a vibrant research group at Cornell focused on programming languages for networks, with collaborators from academia and industry. His group has developed several influential tools and frameworks including NetKAT, Petr4, and KATch. They maintain strong connections with the P4 community and work closely with industry partners to ensure their research has practical impact on real-world networking systems.

Amadeus GebauerView profile

Researcher

• Cardiac mechanics
• Cardiac growth and remodeling
• Computational mechanics
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Amadeus Gebauer is a Researcher at the Chair of Computational Mechanics within the Institute for Computational Mechanics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), serving as a Research Associate since 2019. His work specializes in computational biomechanics with emphasis on cardiac mechanics modeling, growth and remodeling processes, and multi-physics simulation frameworks. Education: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, 2019 Research Interests: Gebauer's research centers on cardiac mechanics modeling, including growth and remodeling of cardiac tissue, cardiac active tissue mechanics, and medical image processing. He develops advanced computational methods for parallel and high performance computing, particularly through the 4C multi-physics simulation framework. His work integrates constrained mixture models to simulate organ-scale biological processes, bridging computational mechanics with clinical cardiology applications and focusing on mechanobiological stability in cardiac systems. Publication Trends: Gebauer's publications (2018-2025) demonstrate consistent innovation in computational cardiology, primarily using constrained mixture models to address cardiac growth and remodeling. His recent work introduces adaptive integration techniques for history variables and homogenized modeling approaches, while expanding into software benchmarking for cardiac elastodynamics and gastric motility simulations. These contributions highlight his expertise in developing robust numerical methods for multi-physics biomedical problems, with increasing focus on patient-specific applications and high-performance computing solutions. Teaching and Advising: Gebauer teaches core computational mechanics courses including Finite Elemente and Numerische Festkörpermechanik across multiple semesters. He has supervised diverse student projects ranging from term papers to Master's theses, with notable collaborations including Maximilian Grill's shoulder biomechanics research (2020) and Janina Datz's artery geometry framework development (2021). His advising consistently focuses on cardiac mechanics, computational modeling, and medical device simulation. Research Environment: As part of Professor Wolfgang A. Wall's Institute for Computational Mechanics (LNM) at TUM, Gebauer contributes to a leading research group in computational solid/fluid mechanics. The LNM develops the 4C simulation framework for complex engineering and biomedical challenges, with current emphasis on cardiac growth modeling, multi-physics integration, and high-performance computing applications in personalized medicine.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Arithmetic Geometry
• Number Theory
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Prof. Peter Scholze is a leading mathematician at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, specializing in algebraic geometry and arithmetic geometry. He holds the academic rank of Professor and is part of the Arbeitsgruppe Algebraische Geometrie und Darstellungstheorie. His research focuses on foundational questions in algebraic geometry, number theory, and representation theory, particularly through the lens of the Langlands program, p-adic Hodge theory, and perfectoid spaces. Scholze has pioneered geometric approaches to the local Langlands correspondence and introduced revolutionary concepts like prismatic cohomology and condensed mathematics. He actively contributes to academia through advanced courses on topics such as geometrization of the Langlands program, étale cohomology, and condensed mathematics. His work bridges algebraic geometry with representation theory, addressing fundamental problems in arithmetic geometry and p-adic analysis. Scholze’s research outputs include seminal papers on perfectoid spaces, prismatic cohomology, and the geometrization of local Langlands correspondence. He collaborates extensively with leading mathematicians globally, contributing to collaborative research initiatives like the ARGOS seminar and the Habiro ring project. His teaching engagements include advanced lectures on algebraic geometry, representation theory, and p-adic geometry, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of researchers. Despite no explicitly listed awards in the provided text, Scholze is widely recognized as a Fields Medalist (2018) and a leading figure in modern mathematics.

Felix BottView profile

Researcher

• Computational Mechanics
• Meshfree Methods
• Peridynamics
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Felix Bott is a Researcher at Technische Universität München (TUM), currently affiliated with PainLabMunich at Rechts der Isar Hospital since September 2020. Previously, he served as a Research Associate and Teaching Assistant in the Mechanics & High Performance Computing Group at TUM from April 2018 to March 2020. His academic credentials include a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (TUM, 2018) and a Master de Sciences, Technologies, Santé specializing in multi-scale mechanics modeling (2019). Research Focus Bott's research specializes in computational mechanics, emphasizing mesh-free discretization techniques like Moving Kriging Collocation and Peridynamics. He develops probabilistic numerical methods for uncertainty quantification and inverse analyses, with applications in solid mechanics and engineering simulations. His work bridges theoretical computational frameworks with practical engineering challenges. Teaching & Advising As a teaching assistant, he led courses in Engineering Mechanics I (WS 2018/19) and Engineering Mechanics II (SS 2018, SS 2019). He supervised multiple student projects including Master's theses on peridynamics-based continuum modeling, Bachelor's theses on medical device mechanics, and research internships in dynamical systems visualization and impact phenomena simulation. Laboratory Affiliations Currently conducts research at PainLabMunich (Rechts der Isar Hospital), focusing on computational approaches for medical-mechanical problems. Previously contributed to the Mechanics & High Performance Computing Group at TUM, developing advanced numerical methods for engineering applications.

Bernt SchieleView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Multimodal Sensor Processing
• Machine Learning
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Prof. Bernt Schiele is a Max Planck Director at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and holds a Professorship at Saarland University. His research focuses on understanding multimodal sensor data, with key areas in computer vision, 3D object recognition, and machine learning. He leads the Computer Vision and Machine Learning group, addressing challenges in sensor fusion, scene understanding, and human activity recognition. Schiele has held academic roles at TU Darmstadt, ETH Zurich, and MIT, and contributes to top journals like IEEE Transactions on PAMI and conferences like ECCV. His work emphasizes robust models, interpretability, and domain adaptation for real-world applications. Education: PhD (1997, Grenoble), MSc (1994 Karlsruhe/1993 Grenoble) Key Positions: MIT (1997-2000), ETH Zurich (1999-2004), TU Darmstadt (2004-2010) Research interests span 3D scene understanding, multimodal sensor processing, and machine learning techniques for large-scale data. His recent work advances robust object detection, explainable AI, and domain-invariant training methods. He also chairs major conferences like ECCV 2018 and co-chairs ICCV 2011. Publications highlight innovations in interpretable vision transformers, certified explanations, and test-time adaptation. Despite no listed awards, his contributions shape foundational areas of computer vision and multimodal AI.

Yin Tat LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Convex Optimization
• Convex Geometry
• Graph Algorithms
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Yin Tat Lee is an Associate Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering , University of Washington, and a Senior Principal Researcher in Microsoft AI. His research spans convex optimization , convex geometry , graph algorithms , online algorithms , and differential privacy , with applications in machine learning and theoretical computer science.

Christopher MorrisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Graph Neural Networks
• Computer Science Theory
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Christopher Morris is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at RWTH Aachen University and a DFG Emmy Noether fellow. He leads the Learning on Graphs (LoG) research group, focusing on machine learning methods for structured data, particularly graph neural networks. His work bridges machine learning, computer science theory, and discrete mathematics, addressing challenges in generalization, expressivity, and algorithmic efficiency. Education: PhD in Computer Science from TU Dortmund University (advised by Petra Mutzel and Kristian Kersting), postdoctoral research at Mila - Quebec AI Institute (Siamak Ravanbakhsh) and McGill University, and Polytechnique Montréal (Andrea Lodi). Research interests emphasize graph machine learning, including generalization theory, combinatorial optimization, and scalable graph embeddings. Notable contributions include analyzing Weisfeiler-Leman algorithms' impact on GNNs' expressivity and generalization (VC dimension connections). Awards: DFG Emmy Noether Fellowship. Supervises six PhD students in Aachen. Active in teaching, offering courses on graph-based machine learning foundations and applications since 2022. Labs/Teams: LoG group at RWTH Aachen, collaborating with institutions like Mila and Polytechnique Montréal. Erdős number 3 through Petra Mutzel’s collaboration network.

Knut ReinertView profile

Professor

• Algorithmic Bioinformatics
• Genomic Sequence Analysis
• Proteomics
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Professor Knut Reinert is a leading figure in algorithmic bioinformatics at the Free University of Berlin, where he holds a professorship in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He also maintains a significant affiliation with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin, where he leads the Efficient Algorithms for Omics Data group. His research spans both institutions through the Reinert Lab, which focuses on developing novel computational approaches for biological data analysis. Reinert's educational background includes a Diploma in Computer Science (1994) and a Doctorate (Dr. Ing./Ph.D., 1999, with honors) from the Max-Planck-Institut for Computer Science and Universität des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken. Prior to his professorship, he worked as a computer scientist under Prof. Gene Myers at Celera Genomics in Rockville, USA (1999-2002). His primary research interests center on algorithmic bioinformatics with specific focus on developing novel algorithms and data structures for biomedical mass data analysis. This includes creating mathematical models for genomic sequence analysis and algorithms for mass spectrometry data to detect differential protein expression between normal and diseased samples. His work bridges the gap between computational tool development and practical biological applications, with particular emphasis on NGS and proteomics data. The publications and projects led by Prof. Reinert demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing computational methods in bioinformatics. His research spans genomic sequence analysis, RNA research (particularly long non-coding RNAs), parallel computing applications, and GPU acceleration for biological data processing. The work shows increasing sophistication in handling large-scale biological datasets through innovative algorithmic approaches. Intel® Parallel Computing Center designation for his lab CUDA Research Center status DFG funding of 530 thousand Euros for RNA research de.NBI funding of 2 million Euros BMBF funded projects 'LIVE-DREAM' and 'EssBar' Prof. Reinert leads multiple significant research projects and has established strong collaborations with international partners including Texas A&M, Kings College London, Eberhardt-Karls Universität Tübingen, Robert-Koch-Institute, and various Turkish institutions. His lab receives funding from major organizations including DFG, BMBF, and Intel. The Reinert Lab maintains active teaching responsibilities at FU Berlin, offering courses at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels using both traditional and innovative learning concepts like e-learning and inverted classrooms. The Reinert Lab consists of two interconnected research groups that work closely with experimental biologists and medical researchers to develop practical computational solutions for real-world biological problems. The lab has established itself as a key player in the German and international bioinformatics community through its development of the widely-used SeqAn library and participation in national infrastructure initiatives.

• Recommender Systems
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Julian McAuley is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering. His research spans recommender systems, machine learning, natural language processing, music information retrieval, and multimodal learning. He maintains an active research group with numerous PhD students and postdocs working on cutting-edge AI problems. His research interests focus on developing advanced algorithms for personalized recommendation systems, with particular emphasis on sequential recommendation, multimodal learning, and integrating large language models with traditional recommendation approaches. His work bridges the gap between theoretical machine learning and practical applications across multiple domains including e-commerce, music, and healthcare. McAuley has published extensively in top-tier conferences including NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, SIGIR, and ACL, with his most recent work exploring the intersection of large language models and recommendation systems. His publications reveal a strong trend toward multimodal approaches that combine text, vision, and audio for more comprehensive understanding and recommendation. He has received significant research funding from major technology companies including Google, Amazon, Facebook, Adobe, and Samsung, as well as government agencies like the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. His work has practical applications across multiple industries, with a focus on improving user experience through better personalization. McAuley advises numerous PhD students who have gone on to successful careers at leading technology companies and academic institutions. His former students include Wang-Cheng Kang and Jianmo Ni at Google DeepMind, Chris Donahue and Zachary Lipton as assistant professors at CMU, and Ruining He at Google Deepmind.

Cumrun VafaView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• String Theory
• Quantum Gravity
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Cumrun Vafa is an Iranian-American theoretical physicist and the Hollis Professor of Mathematicks and Natural Philosophy at Harvard University. His research spans string theory, quantum gravity, and the interplay between geometry and quantum field theories. Born in Tehran, Iran (1960) BS in Mathematics and Physics from MIT (1981) PhD in Physics from Princeton University (1985) under Edward Witten His work includes foundational contributions to F-theory, black hole entropy via solitonic states, and geometric engineering of quantum field theories. He has published over 300 articles with collaborators like Robbert Dijkgraaf and Hirosi Ooguri. Recent research focuses on string dualities, mirror symmetry, and applications to unresolved particle physics problems. His articles emphasize connections between Toda theories, matrix models, and supersymmetric gauge systems. Notable awards include: ICTP Dirac Medal (2008) Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics (2016) Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2017) Mustafa Prize (2021) Election to American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2005) Election to National Academy of Sciences (2009) He has advised prominent students such as Freddy Cachazo and Daniel Jafferis. Vafa is also a trustee of the Network of Iranians for Knowledge and Innovation (NIKI).

Steffen MarburgView profile

Professor

• Numerical Methods in Vibroacoustics
• Aeroacoustics
• Structural Optimization
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Prof. Dr. Steffen Marburg is a Full Professor at the Chair of Acoustics of Mobile Systems within the TUM School of Engineering and Design at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on numerical methods in vibroacoustics, structural optimization, and acoustic modeling for applications in automotive, maritime, and musical instrument domains. Education: PhD from Technical University of Dresden (1998). Academic Career: Junior Professor at TU Dresden (2004), Chair of Technical Dynamics at University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich (2010), Full Professor at TUM (2015–present). Editorial Roles: Co-Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, Associate Editor of Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Editor of Acoustics Australia and Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. His research integrates computational acoustics, boundary element methods, and machine learning to address noise control and structural optimization challenges. Recent work explores acoustic metamaterials, viscothermal losses, and data-driven modeling. He has co-authored over 150 publications and led advancements in multifrequency solution methods and noise-insulating structures. Scientific awards include the Innovation Award of the Industrieclub Sachsen e.V. (1999). His editorial contributions and leadership in journals highlight his influence in computational acoustics and structural dynamics.