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Rasul Shafikov is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Western University's Faculty of Science. He has maintained an active research program in complex analysis and geometry while teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses including Calculus, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, and Functional Analysis over multiple academic years.
Dr. Shafikov's research focuses on several complex variables and complex geometry, with particular interest in polynomial and rational convexity of real submanifolds in complex spaces, geometric properties of holomorphic mappings and functions, and holomorphic foliations on Levi-flat hypersurfaces. His work represents significant contributions to understanding the boundary behavior of holomorphic functions, convexity properties in complex spaces, and the geometric structure of complex manifolds.
An analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in advancing the theory of complex analysis in several variables, with increasing focus on the interplay between complex geometry, CR geometry, and convexity properties. His work often involves collaborations with researchers across international institutions, demonstrating the global relevance of his research in complex analysis.
Dr. Shafikov has supervised multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers who have gone on to academic positions at institutions worldwide, including the University of Arkansas, Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, Masaryk University in Czech Republic, and Central Michigan University. His mentorship has produced scholars who continue to contribute to the field of complex analysis.
He has co-authored a book titled 'Geometry of Holomorphic Mappings' (Birkhäuser, 2023) with S. Pinchuk and A. Sukhov, which serves as a significant contribution to the literature in complex analysis. His teaching portfolio includes advanced graduate courses such as Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, and Real Analysis, demonstrating his expertise across multiple mathematical disciplines.
