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Ralph M. Kaufmann is a Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University, with courtesy appointments in the Departments of Physics & Astronomy and Philosophy. His roles include co-Chief Editor for Higher Structures and Area Editor for European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics. He is a member of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute.
Education: PhD in Mathematics (University of Bonn, 1997), M.S. in Physics (Bonn, 1994), and M.A. in Philosophy (Bonn, 1996).
Research focuses on Algebraic Topology, Algebraic Geometry, Mathematical Physics, and Higher Structures, with specific interests in Feynman Categories, Topological Insulators, Quantum Computing, and TDA in Neuroscience. He has organized major conferences and programs, including the 2016 Trimester Program on Higher Structures in Geometry and Physics at the Max-Planck Institute.
Teaching includes advanced courses like MA 527 (Mathematics for Engineers) and specialized topics such as Quantum Computing (MA 495 QC) and Homological Algebra (MA 595 HAM). He maintains an active record of mentoring students and postdocs.
