Katy Loyd

Katy Loyd is an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Mathematics, University of Maryland, working under the mentorship of Adam Kanigowski. Her research focuses on dynamical systems, with particular emphasis on ergodic theory and symbolic dynamics, intersecting with analytic number theory.

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Northwestern University (2024)

Her research explores the convergence and divergence of pointwise ergodic averages along subsequences, bridging dynamical systems and number theory. She contributes to theoretical advancements in these fields through rigorous mathematical analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

She completed her Ph.D. at Northwestern University under the guidance of Professor Bryna Kra, focusing on foundational problems in ergodic theory. Her current postdoctoral work continues to build on these themes, supported by collaborative efforts with leading researchers in the field.