Agoston Pisztora

Agoston Pisztora is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, part of the Mellon College of Science. His research focuses on probabilistic analysis of random fields, disordered systems, and phase transitions, aiming to explain macroscopic phenomena through microscopic system analysis. He holds a Ph.D. from ETH Zürich and completed postdoctoral work at the Courant Institute, NYU.

His research explores how random systems exhibit deterministic or stochastic behavior at macroscopic scales. Key areas include phase separation mechanisms in Ising models, percolation theory, and large deviation principles in disordered environments. His work bridges probability theory with statistical physics, addressing fundamental questions about self-averaging and critical phenomena.

Notable publications include studies on Wulff crystals in Ising systems and surface-order large deviations. Though no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his contributions to phase transition theory and percolation are well-documented. No advising or lab affiliations are specified in the provided information.