Roman Kotecký

Roman Kotecký is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick's Mathematics Institute and a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Theoretical Study (CTS) in Prague, with a joint appointment at Charles University's Department of Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on probability theory, statistical physics, and the mathematical analysis of phase transitions. He has contributed extensively to Pirogov-Sinai theory, cluster expansions, and the study of phase coexistence in lattice models.

• Education: Advanced degrees in theoretical physics and mathematics (details not explicitly listed).

His work explores topics such as surface tension, nonlinear elasticity, and critical phenomena in systems like the Ising model and Potts models. Recent publications include studies on phase transitions in antiferromagnetic systems and the mathematical foundations of statistical mechanics.

He has collaborated with leading researchers, including Marek Biskup and Alan D. Sokal, on groundbreaking analyses of partition function zeros and droplet formation. His contributions have advanced understanding of equilibrium crystal shapes and first-order phase transitions. Kotecký’s expertise bridges probability, analysis, and physics, making him a pivotal figure in interdisciplinary mathematical research.