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Alex Rasmussen is an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University's Department of Mathematics within the School of Humanities and Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD from Yale University (2020) and a prior position as Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah (2020-2022). He currently teaches Math 51 and focuses on geometric group theory, hyperbolic geometry, and mapping class groups.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics, Yale University, 2020
Research Interests: Dr. Rasmussen explores hyperbolic metric spaces, particularly through the lens of curve graphs and their applications to mapping class groups. His work bridges geometric and algebraic approaches, emphasizing dynamics and topological structures on infinite-type surfaces. Key areas include group actions, laminations, and commutator length analysis.
Recent Research Trends: His publications (2020-2025) emphasize hyperbolic actions of manifold groups, solvable Baumslag-Solitar groups, and transverse measures in lamination theory. Themes of geometric rigidity, boundary analysis, and algebraic constructions recur across his work.
Awards:
- NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022-2024)
Professional Activities: He has collaborated with the Mathematics Research Center at Stanford and maintained active involvement in academic outreach. His current postdoctoral role supports interdisciplinary projects in geometric topology.
