Prof. Dr. Philipp Habegger is a faculty member at the University of Basel's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science . His research focuses on Number Theory , specifically Diophantine Geometry, heights on abelian varieties, unlikely intersections, and algebraic number theory. He leads the Research Group in Number Theory and participates in collaborative seminars like the Number Theory Web Seminar with Mike Bennett and Alina Ostafe. Contact : philipp.habegger@unibas.ch | +41 61 207 26 98 Office : Spiegelgasse 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland Academic Role : Research and teaching in number theory and Diophantine problems Research Overview Habegger's work addresses fundamental questions about the distribution of special points on algebraic varieties and the arithmetic properties of polynomial dynamics. His recent publications analyze degeneracy loci in abelian families, canonical heights, and the geometric Bogomolov conjecture. The 15 most recent articles reflect a focus on number theory, algebraic geometry, and effective bounds in Diophantine problems. Scientific Collaborations Collaborated with Ziyang Gao, Harry Schmidt, Umberto Zannier, and others Contributed to journals: Annals of Mathematics , Forum of Mathematics, Sigma , Compositio Mathematica Key themes: Abelian varieties , Heights , Unlikely intersections , CM jacobians
Myrto Mavraki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, with affiliations to both the St. George and Mississauga campuses. She specializes in arithmetic geometry and dynamical systems, particularly the theory of unlikely intersections and canonical heights in families of rational maps. Institution: University of Toronto School: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: Department of Mathematics Rank: Assistant Professor Her research focuses on deep connections between arithmetic geometry and dynamical systems. Key areas include equidistribution, variation of canonical heights, preperiodic points, and unlikely intersections in families of maps, especially on the projective line and in elliptic surfaces. These topics lie at the heart of modern arithmetic dynamics and have strong ties to Diophantine geometry and number theory. The most recent publications show a sustained focus on canonical height variation, equidistribution, and the geometry of post-critically finite and preperiodic loci in parameter spaces. Collaborations with leading mathematicians such as Laura DeMarco, Harry Schmidt, and Hexi Ye reflect her central role in current developments in arithmetic dynamics. Her work combines algebraic, analytic, and arithmetic techniques to solve deep conjectures and establish foundational results. Her research is supported by an NSERC Discovery Grant and an Early Career Supplement (2024–2029), and previously by an NSF grant (DMS-2200981). She has mentored or collaborated with several prominent researchers and is likely supervising graduate students, though none are explicitly named. She does not list formal awards, but her publication record in top journals and prestigious fellowships indicate high recognition in the mathematical community. Mavraki held the Benjamin Peirce Fellowship at Harvard (2020–2023), a highly competitive postdoctoral position, and prior positions at the University of Basel and Northwestern University. She earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia under Dragos Ghioca.
Jonathan Pila is a Reader in Mathematical Logic at the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute, with a focus on model theory and number theory. He is affiliated with the Mathematical Logic and Number Theory research groups. BScHons (University of Melbourne, 1984) PhD (Stanford University, 1988) His research explores intersections of mathematical logic with number theory, particularly via o-minimality, addressing problems like the Andre-Oort conjecture, Zilber-Pink conjecture, and Ax-Schanuel theorems in algebraic and Diophantine geometry. Recent work includes advancements on functional transcendence, canonical heights in Shimura varieties, and uniform parameterization techniques with applications to Diophantine problems. Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship (2008-2010) Clay Research Award (2011) LMS Senior Whitehead Prize (2011) ASL Karp Prize (2013) Elected FRS (2015) Rolf Schock Prize (2022) Frontiers of Science Award (2023)
Institute of Science and Technology AustriaAustria
Tim Browning is a Professor of Number Theory at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria). He leads the Browning Group, focusing on analytic number theory and its interfaces with algebraic geometry. His research addresses Diophantine equations, rational points on algebraic varieties, and the distribution of arithmetic objects. He organizes the Algebraic Geometry & Number Theory Seminar and the Women in Math Day. Previously, he held roles at the University of Bristol and University of Oxford. He has authored over 100 publications and received accolades including the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Prize and an ERC Starting Grant. His group includes PhD students and postdocs working on topics like rational points, sieve methods, and arithmetic statistics. Education: PhD in Mathematics, University of Oxford (2002) Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Oxford and Université de Paris-Sud Research Interests: Analytic and arithmetic methods in number theory, Diophantine geometry, rational points on varieties, circle method, sieve theory, and arithmetic statistics. His work often combines geometric and analytic techniques, such as the circle method and algebraic geometry to solve problems like Manin's conjecture and the distribution of solutions to polynomial equations. Grants & Leadership: ERC Starting Grant (2012) Serves on editorial boards of journals like Compositio Mathematica and Commentarii Mathematici Helvetici Organizes international conferences and workshops Labs/Teams: Leads the Browning Group at IST Austria, which includes postdocs and PhD students working on number theory and algebraic geometry. Collaborates with researchers globally on topics like the arithmetic of Fano varieties and rational curves.
Eyal Z. Goren is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University. His research focuses on arithmetic geometry, including studies of Shimura varieties, modular forms, complex multiplication, expander graphs, arithmetic dynamics, and mathematical cryptography. He is affiliated with the Centre Interuniversitaire en Calcul Mathématique Algébrique (CICMA), a Montreal-based group in number theory. Goren’s work bridges pure mathematics and applications in cryptography, with notable contributions to the theory of supersingular elliptic curves and cryptographic hash functions derived from expander graphs. Education : PhD in Mathematics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1996), advised by Ehud De Shalit. Teaching : Teaches advanced courses such as Higher Algebra I/II, Algebra 1/2/3/4, Number Theory, and specialized topics like Unlikely Intersections. Affiliations : Active member of CICMA and the CRM (Centre de Recherches Mathématiques), collaborating on seminars and research initiatives. Research Interests : Goren’s work emphasizes the interplay between number theory and geometry, with recent focus on p-adic dynamics, canonical subgroups, and Faltings heights. His studies on Picard modular forms and Shimura varieties explore geometric structures in positive characteristic and their arithmetic implications. Publications : Over 40 articles in leading journals, including Inventiones Mathematicae , Compositio Mathematica , and Journal für die reine und angewandte Mathematik . His book Lectures on Hilbert Modular Varieties and Modular Forms is a key resource in the field. Grants and Collaboration : Engaged in collaborative projects on expander graphs, post-quantum cryptography, and the geometry of abelian varieties with complex multiplication. His research is supported by grants from the NSERC and other agencies.
Thomas Scanlon is Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley and serves as Vice-Chair for Graduate Affairs in the Berkeley Senate. He is additionally affiliated with the campus-wide Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science. His research lies at the intersection of mathematical logic and number theory, with a focus on model theory and its applications to diophantine geometry, difference and differential algebra, and arithmetic dynamics. Education S.B., University of Chicago, 1993 Ph.D., Harvard University, 1997 Research Interests Scanlon’s work centers on model theory , especially o-minimality , stability theory , and geometric model theory . He applies these logical tools to problems in diophantine geometry such as the André–Oort and Zilber–Pink conjectures, studies difference and differential algebraic structures, and investigates arithmetic dynamics of rational maps and Drinfeld modules. Publications Overview Since 1997 he has authored or co-authored more than sixty research papers. Recurring themes include the model theory of valued and difference fields, jet and prolongation spaces, effective bounds in diophantine problems, and functional transcendence results. Recent work (2018-2025) explores differential Chow varieties, strong minimality of modular functions, effective elimination procedures for differential-difference equations, and uniformity questions in diophantine geometry. Doctoral Supervision Scanlon has supervised at least sixteen Ph.D. theses at UC Berkeley, covering pure model theory, diophantine geometry, differential algebra, and stability theory. Students graduated between 2002 and 2022 include Alice Medvedev, Dragos Ghioca, Alex Kruckman, and Benjamin Castle. Contact & Office Email: scanlon@math.berkeley.edu Office: 723 Evans Hall, UC Berkeley Phone: (510) 642-3665
Richard Cleminson is a Professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. His academic career includes roles as External Examiner for Catalan studies at Queen Mary University of London (2010–2014) and Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Granada (2003–2004). He holds a BA (Hons) and PhD. His research focuses on intersections between Gender and Sexuality Studies and History, particularly in Iberia. Key areas include the cultural and scientific construction of male homosexuality, hermaphroditism, eugenics, anarchism, and anticolonialism. He has led AHRC-funded projects on anarchism-eugenics dialogues and colonial eugenics in Portugal. Current collaborations include the Spanish Ministry-funded 'Ciudadanía social, estado del bienestar y género en España' and the Portuguese FCT-funded 'Photo Impulse' project. Research outputs include over 150 publications, with recent works analyzing LGBTQ+ movements in 1960s Spain, anarchist anticolonial thought, and eugenic theories in Portugal. His book Anarchism and Eugenics: An Unlikely Convergence, 1890–1940 (2019) explores transnational anarchist engagement with eugenics. Current supervision topics span LGBTQ+ histories in Iberia, cultural studies, and anarchist theory. He serves as Associate Editor of Anarchist Studies and on editorial boards of journals like Dynamis and International Journal of Iberian Studies . Awards include AHRC and Wellcome Trust fellowships. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on race, gender, and colonialism.
Fred Cook is a Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California. He has over 30 years of experience in global public relations, leading Golin, a top PR agency. His expertise spans advertising, digital media, ethics, leadership, and technology innovation. Cook authored 'Improvise: Unconventional Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO' (2014), emphasizing adaptive career strategies and life experiences. His research focuses on civic engagement, media industries, and the intersection of technology with communication. He teaches courses like PR 490: Directed Research, PR 590: Directed Research, and PR 598: Improvisational Leadership. Notable awards include Silver Anvil (PRSA), Professional of the Year (PR Week), and Lifetime Achievement (Holmes Report). Cook advises on strategic communication for global brands like Amazon, Nintendo, and McDonald’s, and leads Golin’s transformative g4 business model emphasizing specialization in insights, ideas, and engagement. His work integrates empirical research with industry practice, shaping public relations education and innovation. The Center for Public Relations, under his direction, drives research and thought leadership to advance the field.
Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and SpaceGermany
Dr. Wolfgang Haupt is a researcher and Head of the Research Group 'Politics and Planning' at the Leibniz-Institut für Raumbezogene Sozialforschung (IRS) since December 2023. He holds a PhD in urban studies from the Gran Sasso Science Institute and Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies and has a background in geography from Technische Universität Dresden. He is currently completing his habilitation at the Chair of Regional Planning, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, where he also teaches. His research focuses on urban climate governance, resilience, policy learning between cities, and institutional change. His research expertise spans urban climate governance, climate change adaptation and mitigation, urban resilience, policy diffusion, transnational municipal networks, cultural heritage in urban development, and institutional change. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects on local climate policy, city-to-city learning, and transformation pathways in German and European cities. His work emphasizes the role of smaller and structurally disadvantaged municipalities in climate action, challenging dominant narratives focused on large, well-resourced cities. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing climate governance in medium-sized and smaller cities, the impact of social movements like Fridays for Future, the role of disruptive events (e.g., Tesla Gigafactory) in institutional change, and comparative studies of climate policy in European forerunner cities. His research increasingly integrates interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, examining the intersection of climate, migration, and infrastructure policies. Lead Project: Conflicts in Planning: Major Projects and their Potential for Institutional Change (2022–2025) Third-party funded project: Unlikely Climate Pioneers: Local Governments’ Net Zero Actions in Left Behind Places in the UK and Germany (2024–2026) Third-party funded project: Im Dialog mit Expert*innen aus der kommunalen Praxis: Was können wir aus der Migrations- und Klimakrise lernen? (2024–2025) Cross-departmental project: Disruption and Spatial Development (2022–2025) Habilitation project: Forerunner, Follower and Laggards: Governance of Climate Change in German Cities (2022–2025) Dr. Haupt regularly supervises and collaborates with early-career researchers and contributes to academic and public discourse through teaching, conference presentations, and expert policy dialogues. He is actively involved in transdisciplinary research, engaging with municipal practitioners and policymakers to bridge research and practice in urban planning and climate governance. He leads multiple research teams focusing on climate governance, institutional change, and urban resilience.
Netan Dogra is a Lecturer in Number Theory at King's College London's Department of Mathematics, supported by a Royal Society University Research Fellowship . He holds a PhD from Oxford University (2015) and has held postdoctoral positions at Radboud University Nijmegen, Imperial College London, and Jesus College, Oxford. His research focuses on arithmetic geometry , particularly applications of fundamental groups to Diophantine geometry. Key areas include rational points on hyperbolic varieties, Galois representations, modular curves, and p-adic differential equations. He supervises four PhD students and serves on the editorial board of Royal Society Open Science . Research Grants: Enhanced Research Expenses 2023 (Royal Society, 2023-2026) Diophantine geometry, fundamental groups and modular forms (Royal Society, 2020-2026) New directions in p-adic integration and motivic fundamental groups (Royal Society, 2026-2029) Labs/Teams: Active in King's College London's number theory group, contributing to computational tools like SageMath code for p-adic integration.
Dr. Harry Schmidt is an Assistant Professor at the Mathematics Institute , University of Warwick. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Basel (supervised by David Masser), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Basel, University of Manchester, and a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) fellowship at the University of Oxford. Research Interests : Diophantine Geometry: Focus on number theory, algebraic geometry, algebraic groups, heights, special functions, transcendence, and equidistribution. Arithmetic of Dynamical Systems: Explores connections between dynamical systems and number theory. Unlikely Intersections: Studies principles linking logic, algebraic geometry, and dynamical systems, including work on Zilber-Pink conjectures and effectivity in proofs. Teaching & Grants : No specific grants or advisees listed. Teaching responsibilities for 2023/24 are noted but not detailed. Awards : No recent awards or prizes explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Kara Ellerby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Arizona (2011). Her research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence governance, emerging technologies, and global gender equality policy, with particular attention to how gender dimensions are integrated into AI policy frameworks. She has authored award-winning work, including the book No Shortcut to Change: The Unlikely Path to a More Gender Equitable World (2017), which won the 2018 APSA Victoria Shuck Award for best book on women and politics. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses on global politics, gender and politics, and social justice, as well as graduate courses in Feminist International Relations and International Organizations. Her research spans post-conflict gender inclusion, comparative policy analysis in Africa, and the dynamics of quota diffusion for women's political representation. Recent work examines AI strategy in post-Soviet states and the complexities of gender mainstreaming in peace processes. Dr. Ellerby's scholarly contributions include analyses of gender equality policies in Africa, critiques of peace processes' substantive representation of women, and explorations of hybrid governance models for inclusive leadership. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from international relations, gender studies, and political theory with empirical case studies across Latin America, Africa, and post-Soviet regions. Research Awards: 2018 APSA Victoria Shuck Award Key Themes: AI governance, gender equity, peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, comparative policy analysis Her research has been published in venues such as Perspectives on Politics , Europe-Asia Studies , and the Routledge Handbook of African Women’s Studies . Current research initiatives explore the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies and their intersection with global gender equality agendas.
Prof. Dr. John F. Chuchiak IV is a full professor and director of the Latin American, Caribbean and Hispanic Studies Program at Missouri State University. His research and professional interests focus on colonial Latin American history, with particular emphasis on Mexico and Maya ethnohistory, Franciscan missions, and the Inquisition in the New World. Affiliation: Missouri State University (Director of Latin American, Caribbean and Hispanic Studies Program) His work explores the history of the colonial church in Mexico, Christian mission history, and the intersection of religion, ethnic conflict, gender, and social change within the broader Atlantic world. During winter semester 2013/2014, he delivered a lecture titled "Unlikely Allies: Mayas, Spaniards and Pirates in Colonial Yucatán, 1550-1750" , analyzing how Maya militias became critical defense forces against European pirates in colonial Yucatán, securing social and economic advantages through military service. Research Highlights: Maya resistance and adaptation in colonial systems Role of indigenous sentinels in coastal defense Atlantic world connections and cultural transformation
W. Dean Harman is the Willilam R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia, where he conducts research at the intersection of inorganic and organic chemistry. His work focuses on the activation and transformation of aromatic compounds using transition metal complexes. His educational background includes a B.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, followed by a Research Associate position at the same institution. This strong foundation has enabled his long-standing research program in organometallic chemistry. B.S., Stanford University, 1983 Ph.D., Stanford University, 1987 Research Associate, Stanford University, 1988–1989 Harman's research centers on the dearomatization of arenes through η²-coordination to transition metals such as osmium, rhenium, molybdenum, and tungsten. Unlike traditional η⁶-coordination that activates arenes toward nucleophilic attack, η²-coordination enhances their susceptibility to electrophilic addition by backbonding into the π* orbitals. This approach enables novel synthetic pathways to complex alicyclic structures from abundant aromatic feedstocks. His group has pioneered the development of new dearomatization agents based on Group 6 metals, enabling the synthesis of highly functionalized cyclohexenes, isotopically labeled compounds, and heterocycles such as isoquinuclidines. The integration of experimental work with computational simulations further strengthens mechanistic understanding. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on expanding the scope and mechanistic understanding of metal-mediated arene activation. Key trends include the use of tungsten and molybdenum complexes for tandem addition and cycloaddition reactions, the synthesis of isotopologues for structural analysis, and the application of direct dynamics simulations to probe reaction equilibria. These works appear in high-impact journals such as Nature , Journal of the American Chemical Society , and Chemical Reviews , reflecting the significance of his contributions. His scientific honors include being named the Willilam R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Chemistry , a distinguished endowed professorship at the University of Virginia. Willilam R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Chemistry While specific names of students are not listed, Harman leads an active research group (the Harman Lab), supervises graduate researchers, and publishes regularly with junior co-authors, indicating a strong mentoring role. Although grant details are not mentioned, sustained research output and publication in top journals suggest continuous external funding. The Harman Lab is an interdisciplinary team focused on pushing the boundaries of synthetic methodology using transition metal chemistry. The lab maintains a digital presence via Google Sites and engages in dissemination through seminars and publications. Collaborations with computational chemists (e.g., D. H. Ess) highlight the integrative nature of the research. Future directions likely include expanding the library of η²-coordination agents, exploring applications in bioactive molecule synthesis, and further elucidating reaction dynamics through simulation.
Alexis Clark is an Assistant Professor at Columbia Journalism School , specializing in race, culture, and politics during pivotal events in American history. Her work has appeared in The New York Times , Smithsonian , and other notable publications. She is the author of Enemies in Love: A German POW, A Black Nurse, and an Unlikely Romance , which explores intersecting narratives of war, race, and personal resilience. Her research spans diverse historical periods, including World War II Civil War Jim Crow era Harlem Renaissance Post-WWII racism with a focus on underrepresented communities. Clark’s journalism emphasizes marginalized voices, such as the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (African American women ensuring WWII mail delivery), Buffalo Soldiers as early park rangers, and the Barbara Jordan Watergate speech . Her narratives often reveal systemic inequalities and resilience in the face of oppression.
