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Gloria Marí Beffa is a Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Letters and Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She has held significant leadership roles, including Chair of the Mathematics Department (2014–2018) and Interim Associate Dean for Research (2020–2023). Her academic home is the Department of Mathematics, where she conducts research and contributes to academic governance.
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, 1991
- Licenciatura, Universidad de Málaga, Spain, 1985
Her research lies at the intersection of geometry and integrable systems, focusing on discrete and continuous geometric flows, Poisson structures, differential invariants, and moving frames. She investigates the algebraic and geometric foundations of integrable systems, especially through the lens of Lie group actions and invariant theory. Her work connects abstract mathematical structures to concrete geometric evolutions, such as the pentagram map and its generalizations.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on discrete integrable systems, particularly lattice W-algebras, twisted polygons, and discrete moving frames. These works reveal deep connections between algebraic structures (like Adler-Gel'fand-Dikii brackets) and geometric configurations (like centro-affine polygons). The trend shows increasing sophistication in discrete geometry and its application to soliton theory and Hamiltonian systems.
- Letters and Science Academic Staff Excellence Mid-Career Award, 2006
- Letters and Science Faculty Advising Award, 2007–08
- Philip R. Certain Award, 2011–12
- Simons Fellowship, 2012–13
Gloria Marí Beffa has advised numerous students and collaborated widely, including with Elizabeth Mansfield and Anton Izosimov. She has secured prestigious recognition and funding, such as the Simons Fellowship, supporting her research in integrable systems and geometric invariants. Her leadership roles reflect her significant contributions to both research and academic service. She leads or participates in interdisciplinary initiatives connecting geometry, algebra, and computational mathematics.
She is actively involved in research groups and seminars focused on symmetry, integrability, and geometric methods. Her collaborations span institutions in the U.S., Europe, and Mexico. She frequently presents at international conferences and workshops on integrable systems and differential geometry. Her work contributes to foundational developments in discrete differential geometry and its applications.
