Hart Smith

Hart Smith is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Washington, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on partial differential equations and real/harmonic analysis, with particular expertise in wave equations, spectral theory, and geometric analysis. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1989) and an A.B. from the University of California, Berkeley (1984).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Princeton University, 1989
• A.B. in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley, 1984

Research Interests: Professor Smith’s work bridges harmonic analysis and partial differential equations, emphasizing topics such as dispersive estimates, spectral clusters, and the propagation of singularities in rough geometries. His contributions address challenges in wave dynamics on manifolds, scattering theory, and operator bounds in non-smooth settings.

Recent Work Trends: His recent articles (2012-2024) explore decoupling of hyperbolic systems, resolvent estimates on manifolds, and quasimode bounds for Schrödinger operators. These studies highlight advancements in understanding wave behavior under low regularity conditions and geometric constraints.

He has advised no formally listed students but contributes to graduate education through teaching and departmental leadership. His work is supported by grants from NSF and other agencies, though specific grants are not detailed here.

Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary initiatives at the University of Washington, including outreach programs like the Washington Experimental Mathematics Lab (WXML) and the UW Math Circle.