Ivan Vladimirovich Arzhantsev serves as Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Professor at the Department of Big Data and Information Retrieval at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University). He also heads the Research Laboratory of Algebraic Transformation Groups and is a member of the Academic Council of HSE University. Having joined HSE in 2011, he has over 20 years of scientific and teaching experience in mathematics and computer science. Dean: Faculty of Computer Science Professor: Faculty of Computer Science / Department of Big Data and Information Retrieval Leading Researcher, Head of Laboratory: Faculty of Computer Science / Research Laboratory of Algebraic Transformation Groups Member of the Academic Council of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Arzhantsev's educational background includes a Specialist degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Moscow State University (1995), a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree (1998), and a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences degree (2011), all from Moscow State University. He was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor in 2009 and Professor in 2020. His research focuses on Algebraic Geometry, Transformation Groups, Algebraic Groups, and Geometric Invariant Theory. Arzhantsev's work explores homogeneous spaces, flexible varieties, infinite transitivity, locally nilpotent derivations, and algebraic monoids. His research has significant implications for understanding the structure and classification of algebraic varieties and their automorphism groups. He has developed important connections between algebraic geometry and combinatorial methods, particularly in the context of toric varieties and group actions. His work on the pigeonhole principle demonstrates applications to geometric problems, bridging discrete mathematics with algebraic geometry. Arzhantsev's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on affine varieties, transformation groups, and geometric structures. His work shows a progression from foundational studies of homogeneous spaces to more complex structures involving flexible varieties and infinite transitivity. The research spans both theoretical developments and practical applications in algebraic geometry, with several papers exploring connections between different mathematical structures through group actions. Medal 'Recognition - 10 years of successful work' of HSE University (July 2025) Honorary Certificate of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (December 2024) Honorary Certificate of HSE University (March 2024) Letter of Gratitude from the Rector of HSE University (February 2023) Best Teacher - 2019, 2015 Laureate of the All-Russian Prize 'Dean of the Year' in Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2024) Arzhantsev has supervised numerous PhD students, including Y. I. Zaitseva, I. S. Beldiev, and K. V. Shakhmatov, among others. He leads multiple research grants, including the Russian Science Foundation grant 'Demazure Roots and Root Subgroups' (2025-2027) and the Russian-Indian grant 'Study of Affine Spaces and Related Objects Using Algebraic Transformation Groups and Locally Nilpotent Derivations' (2022-2024). His research has been supported by various prestigious funding sources including the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and the 'Basis' Foundation. He directs the Research Laboratory of Algebraic Transformation Groups at HSE University, which organizes the annual 'Algebraic Groups: White Nights Season' conference in St. Petersburg. The laboratory focuses on advanced research in algebraic transformation groups, homogeneous spaces, and related geometric structures, fostering international collaboration and training the next generation of mathematicians.