Jeffrey Rabin

Jeffrey Rabin is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), specializing in mathematical physics and mathematics education. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (1981) and has held postdoctoral positions at Yale University and the University of Chicago before joining UCSD. His research focuses on supermanifolds, supervarieties, and their applications in string theory and supersymmetric systems. He co-founded the Algebraic Thinking Institute (ATI) at UCSD in 1998, an initiative to enhance high school algebra education, and serves on the faculty of the joint Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSED) between UCSD and San Diego State University (SDSU).

Rabin has received notable awards for teaching excellence, including the UCSD Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and the Academic Senate Award for Distinguished Teaching. His work bridges advanced mathematical physics with educational innovation, addressing both theoretical frameworks (e.g., super Riemann surfaces) and pedagogical challenges in STEM education. Current teaching includes advanced math courses like Math 31AH (Honors Linear Algebra) and Math 500 (special topics).

His publications span mathematical physics, algebraic geometry, and STEM education. Recent work explores interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM teaching and student challenges in proof-based mathematics. Rabin’s contributions to supermanifold theory and mathematics education reflect a dual commitment to theoretical rigor and practical educational impact.