Tamar Ziegler

Tamar Ziegler is a Professor of Mathematics at the Einstein Institute of Mathematics, Hebrew University, holding the Henry and Manya Noskwith Chair in Mathematics since 2018. She currently serves as Chair of the Einstein Institute (2020-present) and has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including IAS Princeton (2022-2023 Distinguished Visiting Professor), MSRI (2017 Simons Professor), and Stanford University (2012-2013).

Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. summa cum laude (1995), M.Sc. (1998), and Ph.D. (2003) in mathematics from Hebrew University under advisor Hillel Furstenberg. Her career progression shows steady advancement from Zassenhaus Assistant Professor at Ohio State University (2002-2005), through positions at Technion (rising from Senior Lecturer to Professor), to her current role at Hebrew University since 2013.

Ziegler's research spans number theory, ergodic theory, and combinatorics, with particular focus on additive combinatorics, higher order Fourier analysis, and connections between dynamical systems and number theory. Her work frequently involves collaborations with leading mathematicians including Terence Tao, Ben Green, and David Kazhdan.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent contributions to fundamental mathematical problems, particularly in establishing polynomial patterns in primes, inverse conjectures for Gowers norms, and connections between ergodic theory and combinatorial number theory. Her research demonstrates a progression from foundational work on characteristic factors to increasingly sophisticated applications in prime number theory.

• 2025-2030 ERC Advanced grant
• 2024 Rothschild Prize in Mathematics
• 2024 9th European Congress in Mathematics, Plenary Speaker
• 2023 AIM Alexanderson Award
• 2021 Elected to Academia Europaea
• 2016 Rector's Prize for Excellence in Research and Teaching
• 2016-2021 ERC Consolidator grant
• 2015 Michael Bruno Memorial Award

Ziegler has received continuous research funding through prestigious grants including multiple ERC awards and fellowships. Her leadership role as Chair of the Einstein Institute demonstrates significant institutional responsibility. While specific advising information isn't provided in the sources, her Erdős number is 2 (via Hillel Furstenberg) and she has collaborated with many prominent mathematicians throughout her career.

As Chair of the Einstein Institute of Mathematics, Ziegler leads one of Israel's premier mathematical research centers, overseeing research programs and academic activities that connect ergodic theory, number theory, and combinatorics with other mathematical disciplines.