Murad Alim

Murad Alim is a Professor for Quantum Geometry at the Department of Mathematics of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) since February 2025. He concurrently serves as an Associate Professor for Mathematical Physics at Heriot-Watt University and the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh since March 2024, where he is an active member of the Edinburgh Mathematical Physics Group. His research bridges mathematical physics and geometry, specializing in quantum field and string theories.

His educational background includes:

• Secondary school certificate from Collège Saint-Marc, Alexandria, Egypt (1999)
• Preparatory engineering year at University of Alexandria, Egypt (1998-1999)
• Pre-diploma in physics from Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany (2000-2002)
• DEA (Master) in theoretical physics at ENS, Paris, France (2003-2004)
• Diploma in physics and prediploma in mathematics from LMU, Munich, Germany (2002-2006)
• PhD in physics from ASC, LMU Munich (2006-2009) under Prof. Peter Mayr

Professor Alim's research centers on uncovering fundamental structures through the geometry of quantum theories. He investigates moduli spaces, wall crossing phenomena, and dualities using mirror symmetry, aiming to reveal deep connections between physical phenomena and advanced mathematical frameworks. His work emphasizes geometric interpretations of quantum field and string theories.

He leads an active research group at TUM and collaborates within the Edinburgh Mathematical Physics Group. Prospective PhD and Master's students are encouraged to contact him directly. His leadership of an Emmy Noether Research Group at the University of Hamburg (2016-2024) demonstrates a strong history of independent research funding through Germany's prestigious DFG program, though specific current grants are not detailed in the source material.