Arezoo Islami

Arezoo Islami is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Science and Mathematics at San Francisco State University (SFSU), serving as GTA Coordinator. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University, where she was also a Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research focuses on the philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of physics, phenomenology, and the historical construction of scientific knowledge. She explores the dynamic relationship between mathematics and physics, emphasizing their philosophical and epistemological implications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Stanford University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University

Research Interests: Dr. Islami investigates the nature of mathematical discovery, the applicability of mathematics in physics, and the historical evolution of scientific concepts. Her work bridges phenomenological perspectives with analytic philosophy, addressing questions like 'Who Discovered Imaginaries?' and rethinking Wigner’s puzzle of mathematics' effectiveness in the natural sciences.

Awards:

• Iranian Diaspora Research Fellowship
• Marcus Early Career Research Award
• Marcus Undergraduate Research Fellowship
• Extraordinary Ideas Grant

Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, her grants (e.g., Extraordinary Ideas Grant) reflect support for innovative projects at the intersection of mathematics, physics, and philosophy. She actively engages in undergraduate research mentorship through the Marcus Fellowship program.

Labs/Teams: Though no formal labs are mentioned, her interdisciplinary work likely involves collaborations across philosophy, mathematics, and physics departments at SFSU and beyond.