Alexander Müller-Hermes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo. His research focuses on quantum information theory with emphasis on mathematical questions in quantum Shannon theory and entanglement. He also explores functional analysis and convex geometry inspired by quantum phenomena. Before joining UiO, he held a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship at University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and was a postdoc at the Centre for Mathematics in Quantum Theory (QMATH), University of Copenhagen. He earned his PhD in Mathematics from Technical University Munich in 2015. Teaching includes advanced courses like Quantum Information Theory (MAT4430) and Linear Algebra (MAT1120). His research interests span quantum communication, entanglement theory, operator algebras, and functional analysis, with over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2014. His work on fault-tolerant quantum coding and entanglement monotones has advanced theoretical foundations in quantum information. He collaborates with the Operator Algebras research group at UiO and is part of the QOMBINE project on quantum computation and many-body theory.
Gourab Ray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. His research focuses on the intersection of probability theory, geometry, and mathematical physics, particularly large-scale patterns in stochastic models inspired by physics. Key areas include random planar maps, random walks, lattice spin models, dimer models, Gaussian free field properties, and Liouville quantum gravity. Recent work emphasizes establishing Gaussian free field-like behaviors in dimer models across various graphs and surfaces. He teaches courses such as MATH 236: Introduction to Real Analysis and MATH 555: Topics in Probability. His publications span leading journals including Inventiones Mathematicae , Annals of Probability , and Probability Theory and Related Fields . Notable contributions include studies on unimodular hyperbolic triangulations, half-planar map classifications, and conformal invariance in dimer models. No specific awards are listed for Dr. Ray, though his work has been recognized in peer-reviewed venues. He actively contributes to academic service, including roles on graduate committees and research collaborations. His research group engages with theoretical and applied aspects of probability theory, often bridging discrete and continuous mathematical frameworks.
Jonathan Pakianathan is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Rochester's School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Mathematics. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (1997) and a BS in Mathematics and Physics from Caltech (1992). His research focuses on algebraic topology, cohomology of groups and Lie algebras, geometric combinatorics, and finite fields. He has held leadership roles, including Director of Graduate Studies (2014–2020) and Director of Undergraduate Studies (2003–2010). Notable awards include the Goergen Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014) and the Sloan Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (1996). His research explores applications of topology and algebra in discrete geometry, often collaborating with Alex Iosevich and students. Recent work addresses topics like Fuglede's conjecture over finite fields, geometric configurations, and probabilistic methods in combinatorics. His articles frequently intersect harmonic analysis, group theory, and number theory, reflecting interdisciplinary strengths. Education : PhD, Princeton University, 1997 BS in Mathematics and Physics, Caltech, 1992 Awards : Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2014 Sloan Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, 1996 H. J. Ryser Scholarship, 1991 Grants include an NSA Mathematical Sciences Grant (2016–2017, $110,000 total) with A. Iosevich. He advises numerous PhD students, many of whom now hold academic or research positions. His teaching spans undergraduate to graduate courses, including algebra, topology, and financial mathematics. Research groups and collaborations extend to geometric combinatorics, algebraic topology, and applications in physics and data science. Ongoing projects explore topological methods in discrete geometry and probabilistic structures over finite fields.
Ignacio Castillo is a Professor and Associate Dean of Business (Graduate Academic Programs) at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. His expertise spans facility location optimization, supply chain management, and sustainable operations. He holds a leadership role in graduate academic programming and teaches courses in operations and statistics. Research focuses on optimizing facility layouts, material handling systems, and closed-loop supply chains. He has developed frameworks for multi-objective facility design and advanced packing optimization algorithms. His work bridges theoretical models with real-world applications in manufacturing and retail sectors. Publications emphasize nonlinear optimization techniques, packing problems, and supply chain coordination strategies. Recent work explores irregular object configurations and retail category space optimization. His textbooks include Business Statistics for Contemporary Decision Making and Operations Management , emphasizing practical decision-making tools. Office: LH4001M | Languages: English, Spanish
Prof. Dr. Georg Hein is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Campus Essen. His office is located at WSC-O-3.58, Thea-Leymann-Str. 9, 45117 Essen, with office hours held every Tuesday from 2-3 PM and by appointment. He serves as Director of the Research Group Hein, focusing on Algebraic Geometry. His research centers on Algebraic Geometry with specific expertise in vector bundles, moduli spaces, elliptic surfaces, and sheaf theory. Hein's work demonstrates deep engagement with stability conditions, Fourier-Mukai transforms, and geometric invariant theory. His publications reveal a consistent focus on foundational structures in algebraic geometry, particularly through the lens of vector bundles on curves and surfaces. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2007) shows a strong thematic continuity in moduli space theory and vector bundle classification. His work bridges abstract algebraic constructions with computational approaches, as evidenced by algorithmic developments for elliptic surfaces and lattice-theoretic investigations. The publications collectively emphasize stability criteria across diverse geometric contexts. Hein actively supervises PhD students including Asbjørn Michelsen, with former advisees Quyet Thang Truong and Dr. Dario Weißmann. He contributes to academic outreach through the Essen Math Circle for students, organizing weekly sessions for grades 5-13 covering advanced mathematical topics beyond standard curricula. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Mathematische Miniaturen and Topologie .
Wenyu Pan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Science. His research lies at the intersection of dynamical systems, ergodic theory, geometry, discrete subgroups of Lie groups, and spectral theory. His primary research interests include: Dynamical Systems Ergodic Theory Geometry Discrete Subgroups of Lie Groups Spectral Theory His recent publications reveal a strong focus on geometric and dynamical aspects of hyperbolic manifolds, limit sets, mixing properties of geodesic and frame flows, and fractal measures such as Patterson-Sullivan measures. The body of work demonstrates deep engagement with homogeneous dynamics, measure rigidity, and spectral analysis in non-compact geometric settings, particularly those involving cusps and abelian covers. His collaborations with researchers like J. Li, H. Oh, and F. Naud indicate active participation in the global mathematical community. Scientific awards are not mentioned in the provided text. There is no information available on student advising, grants, or teaching responsibilities. No lab or research team is explicitly mentioned, though collaborative work is evident in publication records.
Julian Fierrez is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. With an h-index of 74 and over 20,000 citations, his work spans biometrics, signal/image processing, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Key research areas include: Biometric anti-spoofing and DeepFakes detection Mobile and behavioral biometrics Bias/fairness in AI systems Biometric applications in e-health and education Security in multimodal biometric systems His recent publications show strong focus on deep learning applications for biometric security, with specific subfields including fake detection, keystroke authentication, facial analysis for Parkinson detection, and privacy-preserving AI. He serves as Associate Editor for multiple IEEE and Elsevier journals. Scientific distinctions include: IAPR Young Biometrics Investigator Award (2017) Miguel Catalan Award to Best Researcher under 40 (2017) EURASIP Best PhD Award (2012) EBF European Biometric Industry Award (2006) Prof. Fierrez leads the BiDA Lab and supervises students like Ruben Tolosana and Aythami Morales. Current projects include BBforTAI (Biometrics and Behavior for Unbiased & Trustworthy AI) and PRIMA (Privacy Matters). He also contributes to standardization efforts in biometric evaluation.
Ron Peled is a Full Professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Tel Aviv University. Starting in summer 2024, he will serve as a Brin Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Maryland, on leave from Tel Aviv University. During the 2022-2024 academic years, he visited Princeton University and the Institute for Advanced Study. His research spans multiple areas of probability theory and statistical physics, with significant contributions to understanding random surfaces, first-passage percolation, spin systems, and disordered models. Peled's research interests primarily focus on Probability Theory and Statistical Physics. His work examines the behavior of random systems, particularly in the presence of disorder or constraints. He has made significant contributions to understanding minimal surfaces in random environments, the structure of geodesics in first-passage percolation, phase transitions in spin systems, and the properties of random surfaces. His research often combines deep probabilistic insights with connections to statistical mechanics and mathematical physics, revealing universal behaviors in complex random systems. Analysis of Peled's recent publications reveals a strong focus on understanding the effects of disorder in statistical physics models. His work spans multiple domains including first-passage percolation, random surfaces, spin systems, and random matrix theory. A recurring theme is the investigation of how microscopic randomness affects macroscopic properties, with particular attention to phase transitions, correlation decay, and geometric structures emerging in random environments. His research often employs sophisticated probabilistic techniques combined with insights from statistical mechanics. Peled has received significant recognition through prestigious grants including multiple Israel Science Foundation grants (1048/11, 861/15, 1971/19, 2340/23), a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions International Reintegration Grant (SPTRF), an ERC Starting Grant (LocalOrder), and an ERC Consolidator Grant (Transitions). These awards reflect the importance and impact of his research in the mathematical community. Peled has supervised numerous students and postdocs throughout his career. His Ph.D. students include Daniel Hadas (joint with Wojciech Samotij) and Yinon Spinka (graduated August 2018). His Master's students include Michal Bassan (joint with Shoni Gilboa), Daniel Hadas, Yoav Bar Nir, Dor Elboim (who went on to do a Ph.D. at Princeton), Vital Kharash, Omri Cohen-Alloro, Alexey Gladkich, and Yinon Spinka. He has also mentored postdoctoral fellows including Lakshmi Priya, Paul Dario, Matan Harel, Raimundo Briceño, Alexander Glazman, Alexander Magazinov, Xiaolin Zeng, Nishant Chandgotia, Jeremiah Buckley, Wojciech Samotij, and Tom Ellis. Peled is actively involved in the academic community, serving as one of the organizers of the online Joint Israeli Probability Seminar and previously organizing the Horowitz Seminar on Probability, Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems. He has also organized several workshops and conferences including "Challenges in probability and statistical mechanics" at the Technion in 2022, the "Workshop on Strongly Correlated Random Interacting Processes" at Oberwolfach in 2018, and "Elegance in probability: A conference honoring Russell Lyons' 60'th birthday" at Tel Aviv University in 2017.
Diogo Oliveira e Silva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, and holds an Honorary Senior Research Fellow position at the University of Birmingham. His academic journey includes a PhD from UC Berkeley under Michael Christ (2012), a Habilitation at Universität Bonn (2017), and prior roles at Bonn and Berkeley. His research focuses on harmonic analysis, particularly sharp inequalities, oscillatory integrals, Fourier restriction theory, uncertainty principles, and nonlinear Fourier analysis. Education: PhD in Mathematics (2012, UC Berkeley), Habilitation (2017, Universität Bonn) Affiliations: Instituto Superior Técnico (current), University of Birmingham (honorary), former positions at Bonn and Berkeley His work explores Fourier restriction theory , symmetry breaking phenomena , spherical packings , and sharp inequalities across geometric and analytic contexts. Recent publications address dimension-free estimates , stability of extremizers , and sign uncertainty principles , often leveraging collaborations with researchers like R. Mandel, G. Negro, and R. Quilodrán. Grants from EPSRC , DFG , NSF , AIM , and FCT have supported his work. He has been actively involved in international conferences and lecture series , including events in Rwanda, Germany, Brazil, and Japan. Teaching roles span complex analysis, Fourier analysis, and PDE courses at IST and Birmingham.
Wolfgang K. Schief is a Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. He previously served as Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics. His academic history includes positions as Professor at Technische Universität Berlin (Germany), Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at UNSW, and Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellow. His research spans integrable systems, soliton theory, differential geometry (continuous/discrete), continuum mechanics, and general relativity. Key themes include geometric aspects of nonlinear equations, discretization methods, and applications in physics. Recent work emphasizes discrete differential geometry, integrable discretizations, and connections between geometry and physical models. Professor Schief's publications (2015–2019) predominantly explore discrete integrable geometry, surface theory, and geometric mechanics. Trends include advanced discretization techniques, projective/minimal surfaces, circle complexes, and multi-dimensional consistency in heavenly-type equations.
Goran Djanković is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade, Serbia. His research focuses on number theory, particularly L-functions, automorphic forms, and arithmetic quantum chaos. Research Interests Djanković's research centers on advanced topics in analytic number theory. His work primarily investigates L-functions, automorphic forms, and their connections to quantum chaos. He has made significant contributions to understanding moments of L-functions over various families, reciprocity laws, and the distribution of values in number-theoretic contexts. His research spans both classical and function field settings, examining properties like nonvanishing at central points, power moments, and connections to random matrix theory. Djanković frequently collaborates with other number theorists, including R. Khan and D. Đokić, on cutting-edge problems in the field. Publication Trends Djanković's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on moments of L-functions, particularly in the context of Dirichlet L-functions over function fields and Eisenstein series. His work shows increasing interest in connections between number theory and quantum chaos, as evidenced by papers on the Random Wave Conjecture. The research often involves sophisticated analytical techniques combined with insights from random matrix theory. Teaching Djanković teaches courses including Algebra 2 and Number Theory 1 (focusing on Modular Forms). His Number Theory 1 course covers advanced topics such as modular forms, elliptic curves, L-functions, and related areas of modern number theory.
Yohei Komori is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, Waseda University. His research spans hyperbolic geometry, Coxeter groups, Teichmüller theory, and low-dimensional topology. He has made significant contributions to understanding growth rates of hyperbolic Coxeter groups, pleating coordinates in Teichmüller space, and structures of quasi-Fuchsian groups. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Waseda University). Research: Focus on hyperbolic Coxeter groups' growth rates (proved they are Perron/2-Salem numbers), Teichmüller space compactifications, and degenerate families of Riemann surfaces. Publications: 12 papers on Scopus, including works in Proceedings of the Japan Academy and Conformal Geometry and Dynamics . Teaching: Courses in geometry, analysis, and seminars for graduate and undergraduate students. Presentations: Invited talks at international conferences like the Oberseminar Geometrie (Fribourg) and Mini-Workshop on Reflection Groups (Hausdorff Institute).
Professor Alexander I. Bobenko is a faculty member at the Institute of Mathematics, Technische Universität Berlin, holding the position of Professor in the Department of Geometry and Mathematical Physics. His research focuses on Discrete Differential Geometry, Integrable Systems, and Mathematical Physics, with notable contributions to the theory of discrete surfaces, circle patterns, and geometric structures. He leads the research group AG Geometrie und mathematische Physik and is involved in the DFG Collaborative Research Center (SFB/TRR 109) 'Discretization in Geometry and Dynamics.' PhD advisor for over 20 students, including Carl O. Lutz and Alexander Fairley. Recipient of extensive funding for projects on discrete geometry and integrable systems. His research interests span geometry visualization, Riemann surfaces, and applications of discrete methods in mathematical physics. Bobenko has published prolifically on topics like discrete conformal maps, minimal surfaces, and integrable systems, with over 130 peer-reviewed articles. His work bridges classical and discrete geometry, emphasizing computational and algorithmic approaches.
Károly Bezdek is a Professor in the Department of Geometry at the Faculty of Science, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary, with continuous academic service since 2006. He also maintains an affiliation with the Department of Mathematics at the University of Pannonia (PE). His extensive research portfolio spans discrete and combinatorial geometry with particular focus on sphere packings, Minkowski spaces, and convex geometry problems. Bezdek's research interests concentrate on Discrete Geometry , Combinatorial Geometry , Convex Geometry , and Sphere Packings . His work explores fundamental problems in metric geometry, including optimal configurations of spheres, illumination problems, contact numbers, and geometric inequalities. Recent research has focused on separable packings, intrinsic volumes of ball intersections, and extremal distributions in various geometric spaces. His investigations often bridge theoretical geometry with computational approaches, examining problems in both Euclidean and non-Euclidean (Minkowski) spaces. Bezdek has published extensively in top-tier geometry journals including Discrete and Computational Geometry , Mathematika , and Aequationes Mathematicae . His 2019 monograph "Volumetric Discrete Geometry" published by Chapman and Hall/CRC represents a significant contribution to the field. His publication record shows consistent high-impact output with 152 total works and 904 total citations according to the Hungarian Scientific Works Archive. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued active research in geometric configurations and packing problems.
Paul Rosen is an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. His research focuses on computer graphics, visualization, and geometric modeling, with significant contributions in camera models, 3D rendering, and interactive visualization techniques. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Affiliation: University of South Florida, Department of Computer Science and Engineering Research Areas: Computer Graphics, 3D Visualization, Geometric Modeling, Image Processing, Human-Computer Interaction. His publications span topics including Bézier curves, nonpinhole camera approximations, and volumetric display perception studies. While he collaborates with institutions like Purdue University (CGVLab), he is currently an active faculty member at USF, not part-time, retired, or former staff.
