Prof. Dr. Gerold Alsmeyer is a faculty member at the Institute of Mathematical Stochastics, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Münster. He is an active researcher with a focus on stochastic processes, particularly stochastic fixed-point equations and iterated function systems. His work is supported by his role as an Investigator in Mathematics Münster in the project EXC 2044 - C1: Evolution and asymptotics. His primary research interests include the theory of stochastic processes, branching processes, Markov random walks, renewal theory, and the asymptotic analysis of random structures such as random trees and polytopes. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of fluctuation theory, perpetuities, and the smoothing transform. His recent publications (2017–2023) reveal a sustained focus on theoretical probability, with recurring themes in random difference equations, iterated function systems, and limit theorems for stochastic processes. The work spans pure mathematical theory and applications in mathematical biology and combinatorics, indicating a broad yet deep research profile. Prof. Alsmeyer has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, including Viet Hung Hoang, Christopher Eick, Philipp Godland, and Fabian Buckmann, whose dissertations cover topics in branching processes, random walks, and stochastic fixed-point equations. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts. He teaches courses in probability theory, mathematical statistics, branching processes, and stochastic recursion equations, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic mentoring and education.
Dond Asha Kisan is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mathematics , Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM). His research focuses on numerical analysis and computational mathematics , particularly in finite element methods for partial differential equations. He can be contacted at ashadond@iisertvm.ac.in or via phone at +91 (0)471-2778247. PhD : Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay M.Sc. : Mathematics, K.T.H.M. College, Nashik Kisan's research spans adaptive finite element methods , stabilized formulations for convection-diffusion problems , and optimal control governed by Stokes equations . His work includes convergence analysis, nonconforming discretizations, and hybrid numerical schemes. Recent publications (2023-2025) address stochastic modeling in liquid crystal physics, advanced WENO schemes, and adaptive algorithms for control problems. Scientific Awards : No explicit awards mentioned in the data, though he held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships including National Post-Doctoral Fellowship and NBHM Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Kisan has extensive teaching experience , including MATLAB workshops and undergraduate course assistantships. He has presented at major international conferences like ICIAM and Hyperbolic Problems, demonstrating global engagement in computational mathematics.
Günter Rote is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Freie Universität Berlin, specifically within the Theoretical Computer Science group (Arbeitsgruppe Theoretische Informatik). He holds a formal academic title of Professor Dr. and is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, computational geometry, algorithms, and discrete mathematics. Key research interests include geometric algorithms, optimization problems (e.g., shortest paths, traveling salesman problems), and algorithm design for parallel computing systems. His work spans topics such as systolic arrays, convex hulls, and combinatorial optimization. Rote’s contributions include foundational studies on computational geometry problems, algorithmic complexity, and practical applications in energy equity and infrastructure design. Publications highlight contributions to solving extremal equations, polygon transformations, and the quadratic assignment problem. He has been active in academic leadership, mentoring students, and contributing to computational science communities. His email is rote@inf.fu-berlin.de, and his office is located at Takustraße 9 in Berlin.
Justin Wan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on scientific computing, medical image processing, computational finance, and machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1998), an M.A. from UCLA (1995), and a B.Sc. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1992). Wan’s work bridges numerical methods, optimization, and deep learning, with applications in financial modeling, medical imaging, and fluid dynamics. His research interests include advanced techniques in scientific computing (e.g., multigrid methods), computer graphics simulation, and medical image enhancement (e.g., CT scan artifact reduction). He has pioneered applications of machine learning to computational finance, including option pricing and hedging using deep neural networks and GANs. His recent work explores denoising diffusion models and multi-agent systems for optimal execution in finance. Publications span topics like volatility surface computation, optimal mass transport for image registration, and parallel solvers for fluid dynamics. His methods address challenges in high-dimensional problems, robust numerical valuation, and scalable algorithms for large datasets. Wan collaborates across disciplines, integrating mathematical rigor with practical engineering solutions.
Dr. Steven A. Miller is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, within the College of Health Professions. He joined RFUMS in 2013 and serves as a statistics consultant for the university. His academic background includes a PhD in Social Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, an M.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University with specialization in Clinical Psychology, and an M.S. in Mathematics from Loyola University Chicago with specialization in Probability and Statistics. PhD in Social Psychology, Loyola University Chicago M.S. in Psychology, Illinois State University (Clinical Psychology specialization) M.S. in Mathematics, Loyola University Chicago (Probability and Statistics specialization) Dr. Miller's research focuses on the intricate relationship between personality characteristics/individual differences and emotional experiences. He investigates anxiety and emotional disorders, social cognitive models of personality, and applies quantitative methodology to psychological questions. His work examines intra-individual variability in emotional responses and how situational factors interact with personality to shape emotional experiences. He employs diverse methodologies including experience sampling studies and laboratory experiments to explore these complex dynamics. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on psychopathy, emotion regulation, network analysis of personality, and the tripartite model of anxiety and depression. His work spans clinical, forensic, and general populations, often employing sophisticated statistical techniques. There's a clear trajectory toward more complex modeling approaches including network analysis, longitudinal modeling, and advanced psychometric techniques across his publication history. Accredited Professional Statistician (PStat®) with the American Statistical Association Chartered Statistician (CStat) with the Royal Statistical Society Dr. Miller actively mentors graduate students, with numerous student co-authors appearing in his publications. He teaches advanced statistical courses including multivariate statistics, longitudinal models, and categorical data analysis. He is currently accepting doctoral students for the 2026/2027 academic year. His collaborative research spans multiple institutions including DePaul University and Texas A&M, focusing on emerging adults, romantic relationships, and chronic illness. His research laboratory examines the fundamental relationship between personality and emotion, exploring how situational contingencies and individual expectancies shape emotional responses. Current collaborative projects investigate daily experiences of emerging adults, psychopathy in romantic relationships, and social media use among individuals with chronic illness using diverse methodological approaches.
Paul G Dupuis is the IBM Professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University. His research focuses on applications of probability theory, stochastic processes, control theory, and numerical methods. He holds affiliations with the American Mathematical Society, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), and the Institute for Mathematical Statistics (IMS). His work emphasizes large deviation theory, Markov chain approximations, Monte Carlo simulation, and partial differential equations. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University (1985), M.S. from Northwestern University (1982), and B.S. from Brown University (1981). Research Interests: Control of deterministic and stochastic processes, differential games, numerical methods, operations research, and stochastic processes. His contributions include foundational work on large deviation theory, risk-sensitive control, and queueing networks. Awards: Elected SIAM Fellow (2010), Fellow of the Institute for Mathematical Statistics (2011), IBM Professor of Applied Mathematics (2012), and AMS Fellow (2014). Previously held an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (1985-1988). Grants: Current funding from the Army Research Office and National Science Foundation. Key collaborations include work on stochastic approximation, constrained diffusions, and reflected Brownian motion. Teaching: Courses include Operations Research: Probabilistic Models, Information Theory, and Advanced topics in Probability and Stochastic Control.
Professor Göran Broström works at the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg . His research focuses on physical oceanography, marine turbulence, tidal energy systems, and biophysical processes in marine ecosystems. Current research themes include methane emissions from ocean infrastructure, turbulence in tidal flows, and wave-current interactions He utilizes advanced numerical modeling (e.g., Large Eddy Simulation, Bayesian inversion) and field observations Recent publications emphasize climate impacts (methane plumes), tidal energy innovations, and marine ecological connectivity His work appears in high-impact journals like Nature , Molecular Ecology , and Frontiers in Marine Science . Collaborative projects span oceanographic modeling, environmental monitoring, and marine renewable energy. No specific student advising information appears in the provided text.
Christopher Deninger is a distinguished Professor in the Mathematical Institute at the University of Münster, Germany, where he leads research in Arithmetic Geometry and Representation Theory. His office is located in Room 413 of the Einsteinstr. 62 building, and he maintains active teaching responsibilities including courses in Representation Theory of Finite Groups, Linear Algebra, and specialized topics like Adic Spaces. Deninger's research spans multiple interconnected domains of modern mathematics, with a consistent focus on the deep connections between number theory and geometry. His work has evolved from classical arithmetic geometry to incorporate increasingly sophisticated connections with p-adic analysis, dynamical systems, and more recently proalgebraic fundamental groups. A unifying theme throughout his career has been exploring analogies between different mathematical structures, particularly those connecting analytic number theory with dynamical systems on foliated spaces. His recent publications reveal a continued expansion of his research program into new territories while maintaining connections to his foundational work. The most recent papers show increasing integration of algebraic topology concepts with arithmetic geometry, particularly through proalgebraic fundamental groups and their applications. The consistent thread throughout his decades of publications is the search for deeper structural connections between seemingly disparate areas of mathematics, particularly those bridging analysis, geometry and number theory. Professor Deninger has mentored an extensive number of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, as evidenced by the comprehensive list of former members in his working group. His collaborations span the international mathematical community, with numerous joint publications with leading mathematicians across Europe and beyond. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his sustained publication record across decades suggests consistent research support for his mathematical investigations. The Mathematical Institute at Münster provides the institutional home for Deninger's research activities, where he maintains an active working group focused on arithmetic geometry and related fields. His office environment includes support staff and colleagues working in closely related mathematical domains, creating a vibrant research community centered around advanced topics in pure mathematics.
Yvain Bruned is a Professor of Mathematics at Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France, where he leads research in singular stochastic partial differential equations and related fields. He serves as Principal Investigator for the ERC Starting Grant LoRDeT (2023-2028), which focuses on advancing the theory of decorated trees and Hopf algebraic structures for solving singular SPDEs and dispersive PDEs at low regularity. Previously, he was a Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh (2019-2022) and completed postdoctoral work at Imperial College London and University of Warwick under Martin Hairer. His educational background includes: PhD in Mathematics (2012-2015), UPMC (Paris 6), on "Singular KPZ type equations" under Lorenzo Zambotti Master 2 in Probability and Statistics, ENS Cachan / Rennes 1, with honors Master 1 in Mathematics, ENS Cachan, with honors Bachelor in Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Rennes 1, with honors Student at ENS Cachan Brittany extension (2009-2013) Classes Préparatoires in Mathematics and Physics (2007-2009) Bruned's research centers on singular stochastic partial differential equations, with particular focus on Regularity Structures, renormalization theory, and their connections to Hopf algebras. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in quantum field theory, wave turbulence, and numerical analysis. He has developed novel approaches using decorated trees to handle renormalization procedures for singular SPDEs and has extended these methods to dispersive PDEs with random initial data. His research program aims to establish existence and uniqueness results for quasilinear and dispersive SPDEs while developing algebraic tools through deformations of Hopf algebras. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field of singular SPDEs, with a clear trajectory from foundational work on Regularity Structures to more recent applications in dispersive PDEs and numerical methods. The publications reveal a strong collaborative network with leading researchers in stochastic analysis, mathematical physics, and algebra. His work shows increasing sophistication in handling renormalization procedures through algebraic structures, with recent papers exploring connections between different mathematical frameworks. His major scientific recognition includes: ERC Starting Grant LoRDeT (2023-2028) Bruned actively supervises a large group of researchers, currently advising 4 PhD students and 2 postdoctoral researchers at Université de Lorraine, with several former PhD students having completed their degrees at the University of Edinburgh. His ERC grant has enabled him to organize multiple international workshops in Nancy, fostering collaboration between researchers in singular SPDEs, algebraic structures, and numerical analysis. The grant also supports the development of software platforms for decorated trees and their Hopf algebraic structures. As Principal Investigator of the ERC LoRDeT project, Bruned leads a vibrant research team based at the Elie Cartan Institute of Lorraine, which includes postdocs, PhD students, and visiting researchers. The team regularly organizes specialized workshops on topics including operads, symmetries for quantum field theory, and normal forms for singular dynamics, creating a dynamic research environment that bridges multiple mathematical disciplines.
Bo Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on computational approaches for complex physical systems, including fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and robotics control. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and completed postdoctoral research at MIT CSAIL. He has been recognized with the NSF Career Award (2022) and multiple best paper awards at SIGGRAPH conferences. Education: B.E.-M.S., Software Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ph.D., Computer Science, Stanford University Postdoc, EECS, MIT Research Interests: Develops numerical algorithms and machine learning techniques to simulate fluidic systems, soft materials, and multi-scale phenomena. His work emphasizes vorticity preservation, real-time simulation, and physics-based AI integration. Key Contributions: Pioneered Particle Flow Map (PFM) methods for fluid simulation, developed open-source libraries like SimpleX and PFM Hub, and contributed to projects like Genesis physics engine. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in top venues (SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, IEEE TVCG). Awards: NSF Career Award (2022) Best Paper Honorable Mention (SIGGRAPH 2025) Best Paper Award (SIGGRAPH Asia 2024) Grants & Projects: Leads NSF-funded research on Physical AI Design, collaborating with Sandia National Labs on real-time CFD solvers. Active in open-source software development for computational physics and graphics.
Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). His research focuses on electromagnetic theory, meta-materials, and antenna design, with significant contributions to the field of computational electromagnetics and microwave engineering. Dr. Srivastava received his B.Tech from Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur U.P. in 2002, followed by an M.Tech from IIT Kanpur in 2004. He completed his PhD at IIT Kanpur in 2008 with a thesis titled "Studies on Inhomogeneous Dielectric Resonators for Improved Mode Separation in MIC Environment using Efficient FDTD Algorithm and its Application to Band-pass Filter" under the supervision of Prof. Animesh Biswas. His research interests span a wide range of topics in electromagnetics, with particular expertise in Meta-Materials , Microwave Antennas , Microwave Absorbers , Microwave Cloaking , and the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FD-TD) Technique . Dr. Srivastava's work has significant applications in wireless communications, radar systems, and electromagnetic compatibility. His innovative approaches to meta-material absorbers and antenna design have garnered attention in both academic and industrial circles. Dr. Srivastava's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing meta-material absorber technology and antenna design. His work shows consistent innovation in bandwidth enhancement techniques, polarization independence, and compact antenna designs for ultra-wideband applications. His research bridges theoretical electromagnetic principles with practical engineering solutions. Cadence Gold Medal-2005 for Best M.Tech. Thesis Best Teaching Assistantship Award (2005-06) Appreciation Letter from GE Global Research Centre Young Research Fellowship (Class of 1979) Best Paper Award at ATMS Conference (2013) IEI Young Engineer Award 2014 Dr. Srivastava has supervised numerous research projects and students in the field of electromagnetics and antenna design. His work with industry partners, including GE Global Research Centre, demonstrates his ability to translate theoretical research into practical applications. He maintains active collaborations with researchers both within IIT Kanpur and internationally. Based in the Advanced Centre for Electronic Systems (ACES) at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Srivastava works within a vibrant research ecosystem that supports cutting-edge work in electronic systems and electromagnetic applications. His laboratory focuses on computational electromagnetic simulations and experimental validation of novel meta-material structures and antenna designs.
Julia Camps is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Oxford, Department of Computer Science. Her work bridges Computational Biology and Health Informatics, focusing on cardiac digital twin development for precision medicine applications. She specializes in combining data-driven and mechanistic approaches for in silico clinical trials, particularly through Purkinje network modeling and ECG-based calibration. Education: Informatics Engineer (2014) and Master's in Artificial Intelligence (2015-2017) from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya PhD in Computer Science (2017-2021) at Oxford, completed within the Computational Cardiovascular Science research group under Prof Blanca Rodriguez Current role: postdoc in Prof Rodriguez's group since 2021, focusing on post-myocardial infarction disease progression Software development: open-source cardiac digital twin tools available on GitHub Her research interests center on creating patient-specific cardiac digital twins using multimodal clinical data. This work enables virtual therapy evaluation and in silico clinical trials through: Integration of statistical inference and machine learning techniques Development of Purkinje network models from clinical ECG data Electrophysiological and repolarization sequence modeling Gait detection algorithms for Parkinson's disease applications Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate trends in: GPU-accelerated cardiac electrophysiology simulations (MonoAlg3D) Topology-informed ECG electrode localization Sex-specific electromechanical cardiac modeling Multi-modal characterisation of diabetic cardiac deterioration Pro-arrhythmic risk assessment for stem cell therapies
Dr. Jean-Christophe Nave is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2004), under advisors Xu-Dong Liu and Sanjoy Banerjee. Prior to McGill, he served as a Lecturer and Instructor at MIT's Mathematics Department (2005-2010). His research focuses on numerical analysis, partial differential equations, fluid mechanics, and computational methods for interface problems. He has led research groups involving postdocs, PhD, and undergraduate students, collaborating on projects like the Correction Function Method for PDEs and the Characteristic Mapping Method for advection problems. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from UCSB (2004). Affiliations include the Institut des Sciences Mathematiques Steering Committee, Centre de Recherches Mathematiques Applied Math Lab, and CNRS-UMI. Active in teaching courses like Numerical Analysis I/II and Non-Linear Dynamics at McGill, with sabbatical periods noted in recent years. Research interests span numerical methods for PDEs, fluid-structure interaction, and multi-phase flows. His work integrates computational geometry and invariant numerical techniques, addressing challenges in complex fluid dynamics and interface-driven phenomena. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and continuous contributions to the field of computational applied mathematics. Scientific advising includes over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable alumni now in academia and industry. Collaborations include projects on volcano dynamics, fiber drawing instabilities, and concentrated solar power systems. His methods have advanced numerical simulations for engineering and physical systems involving discontinuous coefficients and sharp interfaces.
Dr. Arno Berger is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta. He holds a Dipl.Ing. (ME) and Dipl.Ing. (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), followed by a Dr. techn (PhD) and Habilitation in Applied Mathematics from the same institution. His research focuses on dynamical systems, ergodic theory, Benford's Law, nonautonomous dynamics, bifurcation theory, applied probability, and dimensional analysis. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including Georgia Tech, University of Warwick, Goethe University Frankfurt, and University of Canterbury. His recent work includes studies on Saint-Venant-Polya inequalities, planar curves with position-dependent curvature, and distributions of logarithmic functions. He co-authored the seminal book An Introduction to Benford's Law (2015), and maintains the Benford Online Bibliography. His teaching spans courses like Differential Equations and Real Variables. Dr. Berger’s research has explored Benford’s Law in diverse contexts, from stochastic processes to finite-time dynamics. His articles often bridge theoretical insights with practical applications, emphasizing the ubiquity of Benford’s Law in mathematical systems.
Zoran Kalinic serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac, where he teaches Electronic Business since October 2012. Previously, he worked at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac from 1996 to 2005, and joined the Faculty of Economics in February 2005 as an assistant in Information Systems, later teaching Information Technology and Electronic Business from 2009 onward. Doctorate (2012): Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, specializing in information systems development and mobile communications Postgraduate studies: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac (completed with average grade of 10) Bachelor's degree: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac (1996, average grade 9.43) Professor Kalinic's research focuses on digital transformation and its economic implications, with particular expertise in mobile commerce, electronic business systems, digital payment technologies, and consumer behavior in online environments. His work frequently employs advanced analytical methods including artificial neural networks, structural equation modeling, and hybrid analytical approaches to investigate technology adoption patterns and digital marketplace dynamics. He has conducted extensive research on Serbian digital markets, including studies on mobile payment systems, e-commerce development barriers, and real estate price prediction using AI techniques. His publication record demonstrates a clear progression from foundational technology acceptance research toward more complex analyses of digital ecosystems, with recent work examining influencer marketing effects on TikTok, biometric payment systems, and gig economy measurement in Serbia. The integration of artificial intelligence methodologies with traditional consumer behavior theories represents a distinctive feature of his scholarly approach. Professor Kalinic maintains active international academic engagement through short study visits to institutions including the University of Udine, Vienna University of Economics, University of Maribor, Krakow University of Economics, Coventry University, Polytechnic of Turin, and Comenius University in Bratislava. He spent six weeks at the University of Maribor in 2007 through a Tempus IMG grant and served as a visiting lecturer at the Krakow University of Economics in 2012. Author/co-author of over 60 papers in international and domestic journals and conferences Participant in multiple scientific research and professional projects Recipient of academic awards during studies from University, Faculty, Ministry of Science and Technology of Serbia, Embassy of Norway, WUS-Austria, Zastava-Yugo Automobiles, and Kragujevac City Assembly His professional development includes a month-long visit to the Faculty of Informatics at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastian (2004) and ongoing collaboration with regional and European academic institutions. Professor Kalinic's research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the Serbian and Western Balkan digital economy context.
