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Amit Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Combinatorial Optimization
• Online Algorithms
• Clustering Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amit Kumar is the Jaswinder and Tarwinder Chadha Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi. His research focuses on combinatorial optimization, online algorithms, and algorithmic fairness. He has taught courses such as Approximation Algorithms (COL 754), Design and Analysis of Algorithms (COL 351), and Numerical Analysis (COL 726). His work spans theoretical computer science with applications to clustering, scheduling, and fairness in evaluation processes. Research Interests Kumar's research emphasizes developing efficient algorithms for online and dynamic settings, particularly in constrained optimization and biased evaluation systems. He explores theoretical foundations of clustering, load balancing, and resource allocation, with recent contributions to fair food delivery systems and coreset constructions. Publications His recent work includes advancements in online convex paging (STOC 2025), consensus clustering (SODA 2025), and fairness-aware algorithms (AAAI 2024). Over 70 papers across top venues like STOC, SODA, and ICML reflect his expertise in algorithm design and analysis. Awards Best Paper Award at ISAAC 2023 for 'Clustering What Matters in Constrained Settings' Teaching & Mentorship Kumar instructs graduate and undergraduate courses in algorithms, data structures, and numerical methods. He advises students through these courses and collaborates with researchers on NSF-funded projects related to approximation algorithms and streaming systems.

Mona Merlingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Algebraic K-Theory
• Equivariant Stable Homotopy Theory
• Manifold Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mona Merling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2014) under Peter May. Prior to Penn, she was a J.J. Sylvester Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on algebraic K-theory, its applications to number theory and manifold theory, and equivariant stable homotopy theory. She has held research positions at institutions like the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Merling teaches advanced courses in algebraic topology, homotopy theory, and calculus, including innovative programs like the Penn Directed Reading Program and collaborations with the Prison Teaching Initiative to provide education in incarcerated settings. She organizes conferences and workshops, such as the Algebraic Topology Bridge Summer Workshop, fostering accessibility in topology education. Her research explores cutting-edge topics like scissors congruence K-theory, equivariant infinite loop space theory, and parametrized cobordism categories. Recent work includes collaborations on derived scissors congruence and multiplicative equivariant K-theory, with applications to geometric and algebraic structures. Her grants include funding for social justice initiatives in education.

Paul Larsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Set Theory
• Topology
• Model Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Larson is a Professor of Mathematics at Miami University. His research focuses on set theory, topology, and model theory, with particular expertise in forcing axioms, descriptive set theory, and infinitary logic. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley. His work bridges foundational mathematical logic with applications in topology and combinatorics. Key contributions include studies on canonical models under fragments of the Axiom of Choice, polar forcings, and cardinal characteristics. Larson has collaborated extensively with leading researchers such as Saharon Shelah and Jindřich Zapletal. His publications span prestigious journals like the Annals of Pure and Applied Logic and Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. Beyond research, he contributes to the academic community through editorial work and expository writings on historical developments in determinacy theory. Education: Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley Research interests emphasize foundational questions in set theory with applications to topology and model theory. His recent work explores advanced forcing techniques, square principles in Pmax extensions, and combinatorial properties of cardinal invariants. Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement, including crystal structure prediction in high-pressure chemistry and operator theory in functional analysis. Despite an extensive publication record, no specific scientific awards are documented here. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided texts. Collaborations span international institutions, reflecting his role as a central figure in contemporary set theory research.

• Differential Geometry
• Riemannian Geometry
• Lie Groups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Megan Kerr serves as the Katharine and Claudine Malone '63 Professor of Mathematics at Wellesley College, where she teaches across the mathematics curriculum from calculus to advanced topics in geometry. Her academic home is within the Mathematics & Statistics Department at this prestigious women's liberal arts college. Her educational journey began as an undergraduate at Wellesley College, where she later returned as faculty, completing a full circle in her academic career. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Wolfgang Ziller, with research focused on Homogeneous Einstein Metrics. Professor Kerr's research centers on global differential geometry, particularly exploring the interplay between curvature constraints and large symmetry groups. She specializes in homogeneous and low-cohomogeneity spaces, investigating fundamental questions about the existence of geometric structures, their rarity or commonality, and potential obstructions. Her work bridges the analytic concept of curvature with the algebraic framework of Lie groups, and she has recently expanded into geometric analysis where topology plays a significant role. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on homogeneous Einstein metrics across three decades, with particular attention to curvature properties, symmetry constraints, and classification problems in both positive and negative curvature settings. Her research has evolved from foundational work on symmetric spaces to more complex non-symmetric examples and specialized curvature conditions, demonstrating both depth and breadth in differential geometry. Katharine and Claudine Malone '63 Professor of Mathematics Radcliffe Institute Fellowship As an alumna of Wellesley College, Professor Kerr maintains a strong commitment to encouraging women in mathematics. She teaches a diverse range of courses including calculus, linear algebra, combinatorics, real analysis, non-Euclidean geometry, differential geometry, topology, knot theory, and matrix groups as an introduction to Lie groups. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes developing mathematical understanding and confidence that benefits students regardless of their major. Her research has taken her to international destinations including Australia, Germany, and Mexico, reflecting the global nature of her scholarly collaborations.

Raquel Fernándezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Dialogue Systems
• Cognitive Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raquel Fernández is Full Professor of Computational Linguistics and Dialogue Systems at the University of Amsterdam, where she leads the Dialogue Modelling Group at the Institute for Logic, Language & Computation (ILLC). As Vice-Director for Research at ILLC and a Fellow of the ELLIS Society, she bridges computational linguistics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence through her research on language use in multimodal and conversational contexts. PhD in Computational Linguistics from King's College London Prior research positions at University of Potsdam and Stanford University's CSLI Her work explores how cognitive constraints, social interaction, and perception shape language use, with a focus on: Visually-grounded language processing Multimodal dialogue modeling Model uncertainty and calibration Language grounding in multimodal data Language learning and semantic change Dialogue reference resolution Recent publications analyze multimodal reasoning limitations, cross-lingual knowledge consistency, and uncertainty modeling in dialogue systems. She has received multiple accolades including an ERC Consolidator Grant , NWO VENI/VIDI/Aspasia fellowships , and EMNLP/GenBench awards . Outstanding Paper Award (EMNLP 2023) Best Data Award (GenBench Workshop 2023) ELLIS Society Fellow ERC Consolidator Grant #819455 recipient NWO VENI/VIDI/Aspasia awardee As a leader in academic service, she serves on the SIGDAT Executive Committee and chairs multiple conference committees. Her lab develops models for multimodal dialogue, visual storytelling, and grounded language understanding.

David Nadlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geometric Representation Theory
• Symplectic Geometry
• Langlands Duality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Nadler is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, appointed in 2012. His research centers on geometric representation theory and symplectic geometry, with significant contributions to the Langlands program, microlocal sheaf theory, and symplectic topology. He maintains an active research group and teaches courses ranging from undergraduate linear algebra to graduate algebraic topology and geometry. Nadler's research explores the interface of algebraic geometry, topology, and representation theory. His work in geometric representation theory focuses on Langlands duality, Springer theory, and Betti geometric Langlands. In symplectic geometry, he investigates microlocal sheaves, Fukaya categories, and Weinstein structures. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on categorical methods in geometric Langlands correspondence and symplectic arborealization. His publications consistently emphasize categorical and geometric approaches to representation theory. Recent works cluster in three areas: (1) extensions of the geometric Langlands program to Betti cohomology settings, (2) microlocal analysis of sheaves on symplectic manifolds, and (3) combinatorial models in symplectic topology. This reflects sustained development of 'Betti geometric Langlands' as a distinct research program bridging topology and automorphic forms. Nadler has advised over a dozen PhD students since 2012, with dissertations spanning geometric representation theory, symplectic geometry, and algebraic topology. Student projects frequently investigate categorical aspects of geometric Langlands, microlocal sheaves, and combinatorial models in symplectic topology.

Geng Guoqingمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Material Durability
• Cement Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Geng Guoqing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds concurrent roles as East Asian Regional Convener for RILEM and board member of ACI-Singapore Chapter. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, particularly durability, microstructural characterization, and waste material utilization. Geng earned his PhD from UC Berkeley (2017), followed by postdoctoral research at the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland). He has authored over 50 papers and leads multiple projects funded by Singapore’s Ministry of Education, Energy Center, and National Research Foundation. Education: Bachelor of Engineering, Southeast University, China (2010) Master of Science, UC Berkeley, USA (2013) PhD, UC Berkeley, USA (2017) Research interests center on sustainable construction materials, multi-scale characterization, and material durability . Key themes include recycling low-grade materials, mitigating degradation in concrete, and developing high-performance binders like LC3. His work employs advanced techniques like molecular modeling, X-ray diffraction, and NMR. Recent articles explore hydration kinetics, CSH matrix mechanics, and waste clay applications. Awards include the 2023 RILEM Medal and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Current projects address CO 2 absorption, sustainable cement blends, and resilient façade materials. Professional service includes editorial roles at Cleaner Materials and Frontiers in Materials , plus organizing the 2022 EASEC Conference. His lab focuses on bridging microstructural insights with macro-scale material performance.

Ralf Schindlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Logic
• Set Theory
• Model Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ralf Schindler is a Professor at the Institute for Mathematical Logic and Fundamental Research within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Münster. His primary research focuses on foundational aspects of mathematical logic, particularly in set theory and model theory. Schindler's research explores core areas including inner model theory, forcing techniques, large cardinals, determinacy axioms, and descriptive set theory. His investigations address fundamental questions about the structure of mathematical universes, consistency proofs, and connections between set theory and other mathematical disciplines. Recent work emphasizes applications of determinacy hypotheses and extensions of Martin's Maximum. Schindler's publications demonstrate consistent focus on advanced set theory concepts from 2000 to 2021. Key trends include deep investigations into inner models (especially core models and mouse constructions), forcing axioms and their consequences, determinacy hypotheses, and the interplay between large cardinals and descriptive set theory. His collaborative works frequently appear in premier logic journals. Schindler has received significant recognition for his contributions: Hausdorff Medal (2022) Dov Gabbay Prize (2024) He leads the research project EXC 2044 - A2: Groups, model theory and sets , which investigates applications of model theory to arithmetic geometry, topological dynamics, and group theory, while addressing fundamental questions in geometric group theory and set theory foundations.

• Set Theory
• Mathematical Logic
• Forcing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vera Fischer is an Associate Professor and Privatdozent in the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Vienna. She has been an active researcher since 2008, with a strong publication record in mathematical logic and set theory. Her research centers on set-theoretic combinatorics , focusing on cardinal characteristics of the continuum, forcing, definability, and structures such as maximal almost disjoint families, cofinitary groups, and independent families. She investigates foundational questions in independence, spectra of combinatorial objects, and the interplay between definability and generic extensions. Her work often involves constructing models to separate cardinal invariants or to realize specific spectra under forcing. The recent publications show a consistent trend in combinatorial set theory , with a focus on tower spectra, tight families, mad families, and their behavior under various forcing notions like Cohen and Sacks forcing. Her research frequently explores the definability and destructibility of combinatorial families, often in collaboration with leading researchers such as Corey B. Switzer, Stefan Geschke, and Saharon Shelah. FWF START Prize, 2017 Förderungspreis der ÖMG, 2018 Förderungspreis, 2018 She leads and participates in research projects such as Comparing the Real Line to Combinatorics of the Uncountable and A Sacks-like model with large continuum , indicating active grant funding and supervision of research activities. She also organizes academic events like Colloquium Logicum and engages in public outreach on topics like infinity. Her research is conducted within the Set Theory Group at the University of Vienna, where she collaborates with other logicians and contributes to the academic community through publications, conferences, and mentorship.

Ieke Moerdijkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Topology
• Differential Topology
• Mathematical Logic
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ieke Moerdijk is a distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University, part of the Faculty of Science. Previously, he held positions at Radboud University (2011–2016) and has been affiliated with institutions like the University of Chicago, Cambridge, and the University of Amsterdam, where he earned his PhD in Mathematics (1985, Cum Laude). His research focuses on algebraic and differential topology, homotopy theory, and applications of topological structures to mathematical logic. He is renowned for co-authoring influential books such as Sheaves in Geometry and Logic (with S. Mac Lane) and Introduction to Foliations and Lie Groupoids (with J. Mrcun). Moerdijk has received prestigious awards including the Spinoza Prize (2012) and the Descartes-Huygens Prize (2011), and is a member of the KNAW and Academia Europaea. His current research emphasizes the theory of dendroidal sets and homotopy operads. He has held visiting positions at institutions like Cambridge, McGill, and Sydney. His academic contributions span editorships, teaching, and supervising numerous students. Moerdijk’s work bridges foundational mathematics with advanced categorical and topological frameworks, influencing areas from algebraic geometry to logic. Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mathematics, Philosophy, and Linguistics at University of Amsterdam PhD in Mathematics, University of Amsterdam (1985) Awards: Spinoza Prize (2012), Descartes-Huygens Prize (2011) Member of KNAW (2006), Academia Europaea (2014) Huygens Fellowship (1986), PIONIER Grant (1995) Research Interests: Algebraic topology, homotopy theory, operads, category theory, and mathematical logic. Moerdijk’s publications include foundational works on dendroidal sets and simplicial methods, with recent contributions addressing ∞-operads and univalent completion. His research often explores connections between algebraic structures and topological spaces, with applications to higher category theory.

Anand V Natarajanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Complexity Theory
• Nonlocality and Bell Inequalities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anand V Natarajan is the ITT Career Development Professor in Computer Technology and Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at MIT, with affiliation to the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He holds a PhD in Physics from MIT (2018), advised by Aram Harrow, and previously served as a postdoc at Caltech's Institute for Quantum Information and Matter. His research focuses on theoretical quantum information, emphasizing quantum complexity theory (e.g., MIP* and QMA(2) classes), nonlocality (Bell inequalities, nonlocal games), and semidefinite programming hierarchies. He teaches courses such as Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Systems Engineering, and Introduction to Algorithms at MIT. Notable contributions include resolving the MIP* = RE problem and the FOCS 2019 Best Paper Award for NEEXP ⊆ MIP*. He advises PhD students in quantum computing topics and collaborates extensively on quantum verification protocols and entanglement testing.

Vadim Lozinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Graph theory
• Combinatorics
• Discrete Mathematics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vadim Lozin is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics within the School of Mathematics. His research interests span graph theory, combinatorics, and discrete mathematics, focusing on areas such as clique-width, Ramsey numbers, and structural graph theory. He has held visiting positions at institutions including the Université Paris-Dauphine, EPFL, and KAUST. Lozin has received several accolades, including the Best Paper Award for 'Linear Ramsey numbers' in 2018 and a 2024 award at the International Symposium on Algorithms and Computation. His work involves collaborations with global researchers and contributions to conferences like IWOCA and WG. Lozin serves on editorial boards for journals such as Discrete Applied Mathematics and Electronic Notes in Discrete Mathematics . His research explores foundational problems in graph theory, with applications in algorithm design and complexity analysis. Lozin’s publications include studies on union-closed sets, functional graph properties, and algorithmic approaches to graph parameters. He has also contributed to books like Words and Graphs , bridging formal language theory with graph structures. His grants focus on clique-width and stability in graphs, reflecting his commitment to advancing theoretical and applied discrete mathematics.

Tobias Dyckerhoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Higher Structures in Algebra and Geometry
• Algebraic Topology
• Homological Algebra
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tobias Dyckerhoff is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Hamburg , specializing in Higher Structures in Algebra and Geometry . He is affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe" and the Center for Mathematical Physics . His academic career includes positions at the University of Bonn, University of Oxford, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Research Interests : Higher category theory, homological algebra, perverse sheaves, Fukaya categories, and applications to symplectic geometry and quantum topology. Editorial Roles : Managing Editor of Abhandlungen aus dem mathematischen Seminar der Universität Hamburg (since 2023) and Editor of Applied Categorical Structures (since 2023). Publications & Articles focus on advanced topics like stable ∞-categories, spherical functors, and Calabi-Yau structures. Notable trends include interconnections between algebraic topology, category theory, and symplectic geometry. Scientific Awards : Bonn Junior Fellow (2014–2018) Titchmarsh Postdoctoral Fellow (2013–2014) Simons Postdoctoral Fellow (2010–2013) Students & Collaborations : Mentors active researchers like Angus Rush, Till Heine, and Jonte Gödicke. Collaborates with institutions such as MPI Bonn and international experts in higher structures.

Ian Ewartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anthropology of Technology
• Built Environment
• Ethnographic Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ian Ewart is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading's School of the Built Environment, serving as Head of Construction and Engineering Management and Research Group Lead for Organisation, People and Technology. He chairs the Research Ethics Committee since 2016 and supervises undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations. His academic journey spans engineering and anthropology: DPhil Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College (2007-2012) MSc Material Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College (2006-2007) BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College (2003-2006) Diploma in Management Studies, University of the West of England (1990-1994) BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Staffordshire University (1983-1987) Ewart's research integrates ethnographic methods with digital technology studies, examining human-technology interactions in construction and domestic settings. His work bridges engineering practice and social anthropology, focusing on skill transmission, sustainable design, and multisensory experiences in virtual environments. Publications from 2025-2013 reveal a dominant trajectory in digital twins for socio-ecological sustainability, VR-based occupant behavior prediction, and HBIM for heritage conservation. The corpus demonstrates consistent cross-disciplinary innovation, merging archaeological reconstructions with healthcare applications while maintaining anthropological rigor. Key recognition: ESRC Future Research Leader fellowship (2013) for Designing Healthy Homes project He supervises PhD candidates like Afolabi Dania (Nigerian sustainable construction) and Joanna Hull (Heritage BIM), leveraging ESRC funding for ethnography-VR health studies. His grants emphasize participatory design and real-world impact assessment in built environments. Leaders the Organisation, People and Technology research group, developing multisensory Roman town reconstructions with sound/smell integration to advance archaeological and architectural experience modeling.

Merje Kuusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Geography
• Arctic Governance
• Geopolitics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Merje Kuus is a distinguished political geographer at the Department of Geography , Faculty of Arts , University of British Columbia . Her work bridges political geography , international relations , and sociology to examine knowledge production in policy-making contexts. PhD from Syracuse University (1999) WSET Level 3 Award in Wine holder Active in Arctic Circle's Mission Council on the GlobalArctic Research focuses on expertise in diplomatic practices , with empirical specializations in European Union and Arctic governance . She also explores geographical imaginaries in wine production , connecting policy analysis to cultural geography. Key publications include: Geopolitics and Expertise: Knowledge and Authority in European Diplomacy (Wiley Blackwell, 2014) Geopolitics Reframed: Security and Identity in Europe’s Eastern Enlargement (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) Ashgate Research Companion to Critical Geopolitics (co-edited, 2013) Recent scientific awards include: Fulbright Fellowship Killam Fellowship SSHRC Canada grants Her supervision portfolio spans climate governance, disaster response expertise, and transnational policy networks, with completed PhD theses on topics ranging from Vancouver's climate governance to Arctic resource governance .