Laurentiu-George Maxim

Laurentiu-George Maxim is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he maintains an active research program in singularity theory and algebraic topology. His academic appointments include regular participation in the topology and singularities seminar at UW-Madison and extensive international collaborations.

• University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Mathematics (current)

Professor Maxim's research focuses on the topology of singular spaces, with particular expertise in hypersurface singularities, intersection homology, perverse sheaves, and characteristic classes. His work bridges pure mathematics with applications in algebraic geometry and topology. He has developed significant theoretical frameworks connecting singularity theory with Hodge theory, Alexander modules, and characteristic classes of singular varieties. His research demonstrates how topological methods can be used to understand complex algebraic structures with singularities.

His publication record shows consistent output of high-impact work in singularity theory, with recent publications (2023-2025) covering weighted Ehrhart theory via mixed Hodge modules, geometry of aspherical manifolds, applications of singularity theory in algebraic statistics, and advanced studies of Hirzebruch-Milnor classes. His research demonstrates a clear progression from foundational work in intersection homology to more recent applications in optimization theory and computational aspects of singularity theory.

Professor Maxim has received recognition through invitations to speak at major international conferences and through his leadership in organizing significant academic events.

• Organizer of the "Singularities in the Midwest" conference series (2010-2025)
• Organizer of the "Characteristic classes of singular spaces" conference celebrating Jörg Schürmann's 60th anniversary (Hangzhou, China, August 2024)
• Organizer of multiple international conferences in China, Romania, and Germany

His academic service includes extensive conference organization, editorial work for conference proceedings, and leadership in the mathematical community through organizing workshops for young researchers in mathematics. Professor Maxim maintains active collaborations with mathematicians worldwide, particularly with colleagues in China, Romania, and Europe, reflecting the global nature of modern mathematical research.