Adam Black

Adam Black is an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, appointed in 2025. His research focuses on mathematical analysis and probability with applications in quantum systems and spectral phenomena.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics from Yale University
• B.S. from the University of Chicago

Black's research spans partial differential equations, spectral theory, mathematical physics, and probability, with specialized work in scattering theory, dispersive estimates, and quantum dynamics. He develops rigorous analytical frameworks for Schrödinger operators, examining transport phenomena, wave decay, and spectral properties in complex potential landscapes. His methodology integrates functional analysis with physical intuition to solve challenging problems in quantum evolution.

His publication trends reveal concentrated expertise in Schrödinger operator analysis, particularly scattering behavior under geometric constraints (conical decay, subspace concentrations) and singular potentials (Coulomb interactions). This work bridges abstract spectral theory with concrete quantum mechanical applications, demonstrating consistent innovation in dispersive PDE techniques.

Notable recognition includes:

• NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship

Black conducts independent research under the NSF fellowship, collaborating with leading mathematicians including David Damanik, Tal Malinovitch, and Ebru Toprak. His projects investigate fundamental aspects of quantum dynamics through spectral analysis, supported by competitive federal funding.

No dedicated laboratory or structured research team is specified in available materials; his work appears centered in theoretical mathematical analysis requiring computational verification rather than physical lab infrastructure.