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Emily Stark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Wesleyan University, where she conducts research at the intersection of geometric group theory and low-dimensional topology. Her work focuses on quasi-isometric classification, rigidity phenomena, commensurability, group boundaries, and the structural properties of surfaces and 3-manifolds.
Stark's research explores deep connections between algebraic structures and geometric/topological spaces. She investigates how groups can be classified through quasi-isometric invariants, examines rigidity failures in infinite-ended groups, and analyzes boundary constructions for hyperbolic and CAT(0) groups. Her work on Coxeter groups, free-by-cyclic groups, and surface amalgams reveals fundamental insights into geometric group actions and topological embeddings.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) shows consistent emphasis on rigidity theory, boundary constructions, and classification problems. Key patterns include the study of hyperbolic groups through visual metrics, exploration of commensurability in right-angled Coxeter groups, and investigations into when surface group amalgams admit 3-manifold actions. Her collaborative work frequently addresses geometric structures arising from group-theoretic constructions.
Stark is supported by NSF grant DMS-2204339 and actively mentors undergraduate researchers through programs including Summer@ICERM at Brown University and the Summer Projects in Mathematics at the Technion. She has instructed Boston-area Math Circle classes for young students and presented her research at international venues including the CIRM in France and the Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge.
