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Brigitte Servatius is a Professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), affiliated with the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology program. She holds a PhD in Mathematics from Syracuse University (1987) and a Magister degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Graz, Austria (1978). Her research focuses on structural rigidity, combinatorics, symmetry, and the geometric foundations of computer-aided design. Key contributions include studies on tensegrities, molecular motions, and self-dual graphs. She has authored influential works such as Combinatorial Rigidity (1993) and Configurations from a Graphical Viewpoint (2013). Active in academic service, she has organized workshops on rigidity theory and participated in international conferences on combinatorics and geometry. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes enabling students to identify and cultivate 'jewels' in mathematical subjects.
Research interests span structural rigidity (rigid graphs, frameworks), combinatorics (matroid theory, graph configurations), and geometric applications (CAD, symmetry analysis). She has advised numerous student projects through WPI's IQP and MQP programs, fostering interdisciplinary engagement. Her scholarly work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in engineering and computer science.
Recent research trends include exploring projective rigidity, nearly planar graphs, and equilibrium stressability in multidimensional frameworks. She maintains a strong presence in academic communities, presenting at venues like the Banff International Research Station and the Erwin Schrödinger Institute. Her work often intersects with discrete geometry and topological combinatorics, addressing challenges in both theoretical and applied settings.
