Shabnam Akhtari

Shabnam Akhtari is a Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Science. Her research focuses on Number Theory, particularly Diophantine Analysis and the Geometry of Numbers, with a strong emphasis on Thue equations, S-unit equations, and the study of number field properties. She co-organizes the Pittsburgh Number Theory Day and actively contributes to collaborative research initiatives like WIN6 (Women in Number Theory 6).

Her work involves analyzing solutions to Diophantine equations, exploring properties of algebraic numbers, and investigating local-global principles in arithmetic contexts. Recent research highlights include studies on regulators of number fields, quartic index form equations, and the distribution of solutions to Thue equations. She has published prolifically on topics such as sparse binary forms, monogenizations, and Mahler measure bounds.

Dr. Akhtari’s academic contributions extend beyond research to fostering gender equity in mathematics through conferences like WIN6. Her email is sma6998@psu.edu, and she holds office at 339 McAllister Building. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided texts, but her involvement in organizing academic events underscores her role in advancing mathematical discourse.