معرفی
Tianyu Ni is a PhD student in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University, advised by Hui Xue. His academic role includes serving as a Grad Teacher of Record, teaching courses such as Business Calculus I and II. He is expected to graduate in August 2025/2026.
Education:
- BA in Mathematics, Northwest University, 2016
- MS in Pure Mathematics, Sichuan University, 2019
- MS in Arts and Mathematics, Brandeis University, 2021
Research Interests: Tianyu’s work centers on Number Theory, particularly modular forms and related topics such as L-functions, modular symbols, cohomology, and elliptic curves. He investigates themes like linear independence of periods, Rankin-Cohen brackets, and applications in arithmetic geometry.
Key Contributions: His research includes groundbreaking work on nonvanishing coefficients of Hecke polynomials, AGM aquariums in finite fields, and twisted periods of modular forms. These studies bridge analytic and algebraic aspects of number theory.
Awards:
- Sobczyk Fellowship ($5000), Clemson University, 2021
- Outstanding Graduate in Research Award (anticipated 2025)
Academic Engagement: Tianyu has presented at conferences including the Palmetto Number Theory Series (PANTS) and the Southeastern Regional Meeting on Numbers (SERMON). His talks address topics like Eichler-Shimura relations and derivative periods of modular forms.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates closely with Hui Xue and co-authors such as Austin Lei, June Kayath, and Connor Lane in research groups focused on modular forms and L-functions.
