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Dusa McDuff is the Joan Lyttle Birman ’48 Professor of Mathematics at Barnard College, part of Columbia University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics, including Calculus I, Perspectives in Mathematics, and advanced topics in geometry and topology. She previously held faculty positions at the University of York, University of Warwick, MIT, and SUNY Stony Brook, where she was named Distinguished Professor in 1998.
- B.S., University of Edinburgh
- Ph.D., University of Cambridge
Professor McDuff is a leading figure in symplectic geometry and topology. Her research has fundamentally shaped the field, particularly through her influential books with Dietmar Salamon on J-holomorphic curves and symplectic topology. She has developed foundational theories that underpin modern symplectic invariants and moduli space analysis. Her work bridges pure mathematics with insights from mathematical physics, especially in Hamiltonian systems and geometric quantization. She is also known for her accessible survey articles that introduce symplectic geometry to broader audiences.
The most recent articles and lectures reflect sustained contributions to symplectic topology, with emphasis on Kuranishi structures, Lagrangian submanifolds, and the analytical foundations of J-holomorphic curves. Her publications span from technical monographs to educational surveys, demonstrating both depth and breadth in her scholarly output. Themes include moduli spaces, pseudoholomorphic curves, quantum homology, and the interplay between geometry and dynamics.
- Satter Prize, American Mathematical Society
- Outstanding Woman Scientist Award, AWIS
- Member, National Academy of Sciences (1999)
- Fellow, Royal Society (1994)
- Member, American Philosophical Society (2013)
- Fellow, American Mathematical Society (2012)
- Senior Berwick Prize, LMS (2010)
- Multiple honorary doctorates
- Honorary Fellow, Girton College, Cambridge
Professor McDuff has advised numerous students and researchers indirectly through her books and mentorship, though specific names are not listed in the source. She has received major research grants supporting her work in symplectic topology, and her service includes leadership roles such as serving on the MSRI Board of Trustees. She is deeply committed to advancing the role of women in mathematics and has been an active voice in promoting gender equity in the mathematical sciences.
While no formal lab or research group is mentioned, her collaborative work with Dietmar Salamon and Katrin Wehrheim indicates strong research partnerships. She continues to be an active presence in the mathematical community through lectures, publications, and advocacy.
