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Jean H. Gallier is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Mathematics and is a member of the Center for Human Modelling and Simulation, GRASP Laboratory, Institute for Research in Cognitive Science, and Logic and Computation Group. His research interests span geometry applications (3D graphics, computer vision, robotics), algebraic/differential geometry, medical imaging, and computational mathematics. Post-1993, he focuses on geometric modeling and its computational aspects.
Key affiliations include GRASP Lab (robotics and automation) and the Center for Human Modelling and Simulation. His work integrates mathematics with computer science, extending to optimization, cryptography, and spectral graph theory. Notable contributions include books on differential geometry, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics, reflecting his expertise in bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Recent research emphasizes algorithmic approaches to geometric problems and machine learning optimization techniques.
Publications span over 40 years, with recent works on harmonic analysis, cohomology theories, and computational geometry. He has authored influential textbooks used in graduate programs worldwide, emphasizing rigorous mathematical foundations for computer science disciplines.
