Raman Sanyal

Raman Sanyal is a Professor of Discrete Geometry at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Germany. He previously held positions at Freie Universität Berlin and was a Miller Research Fellow at UC Berkeley. His research focuses on discrete and convex geometry, topological combinatorics, and combinatorial commutative algebra. He is a member of the steering committee for the German Research Foundation’s Priority Program 'Combinatorial Synergies'.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics from Technische Universität Berlin (2008)
• Miller Research Fellowship at UC Berkeley (2010-2012)

Research Interests:

• Discrete and convex geometry, including polytope theory and inscribability
• Topological combinatorics and combinatorial commutative algebra
• Geometric valuations and intrinsic volumes
• Connections between algebraic structures (e.g., matroids) and geometry

Teaching: Recent courses include Algebraic and Geometric Combinatorics, Discrete and Convex Geometry, and Linear Algebra. He has advised over 20 PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students in geometric combinatorics and related fields.

Publications: His work spans over 50 publications in top journals such as Advances in Mathematics, Discrete & Computational Geometry, and Journal of Combinatorial Theory. Key themes include polytope geometry, combinatorial valuations, and applications of algebraic methods in discrete mathematics.

Professional Contributions: Sanyal has organized research seminars, co-edited volumes, and served on editorial boards (e.g., Mathematika). His research frequently bridges algebraic, geometric, and combinatorial perspectives to address fundamental questions in discrete mathematics.