Meng Wu is a professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Oulu, Finland. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at the Einstein Institute of Mathematics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2017), and at the University of Oulu (2013-2016), followed by a University Researcher role there (2017-2018). His work bridges ergodic theory, dynamical systems, and fractal geometry. Research interests include multifractal analysis, self-similar sets, and geometric measure theory. Recent work explores Furstenberg-type slicing theorems, scaling limits of self-conformal measures, and projection theorems with applications to exact overlaps conjectures. His publications often employ ergodic theory and dynamical systems to analyze fractal dimensions and geometric properties of sets. Trends in his articles highlight connections between number theory, probability, and fractal geometry, focusing on Hausdorff and Assouad dimensions, oriented random walks, and renormalization techniques. Collaborations include A.H. Fan, J. Schmeling, L.M. Liao, and A. Algom.
Michela Zedda is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences of the University of Parma. Her research focuses on differential and symplectic geometry, particularly in Kähler metrics, Sasakian manifolds, and geometric quantization. Department: Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences (University of Parma) Academic Rank: Associate Professor Email: michela.zedda@unipr.it Her work explores the interplay between Kähler and symplectic structures, with key contributions to projectively induced metrics, immersions into complex space forms, and the geometry of Cartan-Hartogs domains. Recent publications (2024–2025) address scalar flat metrics on line bundles and symplectic cones over Sasakian manifolds. Zedda's research spans geometric analysis, including the Yamabe problem, Ricci solitons, and stability under Lie group actions. She has extensively studied diastasis functions, TYZ expansions, and balanced metrics in both Cartan and Hartogs domains. Teaching appointments include Geometry courses for Mathematics and Management Engineering students at the University of Parma (2022–2025) and previous roles in Mathematics and Dental Medicine programs. No scientific awards or advisees are documented in the provided texts.
Prof. Andreas Bernig is a faculty member at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics. He has held a W3 professorship in Differential Geometry since October 2009 and served as Dean of the Faculty (2017-2019) and Director of the Institute for Mathematics (2022-2024). His research spans Integral Geometry, Finsler Geometry, Riemannian Geometry, Geometric Inequalities, and Geometric Measure Theory, with a focus on valuations, kinematic formulas, and curvature measures in singular and pseudo-Riemannian settings. His recent publications explore topics such as the Hard Lefschetz theorem in convex valuation theory Weyl principle for Kähler manifolds Kinematic formulas in pseudo-Riemannian space forms Dual area measures in Hermitian integral geometry Invariant valuations on complex and quaternionic spaces These works often involve collaborations with leading mathematicians like J.H.G. Fu, Gil Solanes, and Thomas Wannerer. Prof. Bernig has received notable scientific recognition, including First prize at the German Mathematical Olympiad (1991, 1992) DFG and SNFS funding for projects like "Invariants of Singular Spaces" and "Tensor Valuations" He has supervised doctoral and Master’s students such as Luca Iffland, Frederik Herget, and Frank Steinke, and actively participates in international conferences and workshops in integral geometry, convex geometry, and geometric analysis.
Günther Hörmann is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, University of Vienna. With an academic career spanning from 1995 to present, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in mathematical analysis with particular expertise in generalized functions, microlocal analysis, and partial differential equations. His research interests span several interconnected areas of mathematical analysis and its applications: Generalized functions and Colombeau algebras Microlocal analysis and wavefront sets Partial differential equations, particularly wave equations Mathematical physics applications in quantum field theory Geophysical modeling and earth deformation Non-smooth geometry and regularization techniques Hörmann's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on developing rigorous mathematical frameworks for analyzing differential equations with singular coefficients or data. His work often bridges pure mathematical theory with applications in physics, particularly in quantum mechanics, relativity, and geophysics. A distinctive feature of his research is the application of generalized function theory to problems that involve singularities or low regularity conditions. His publication record shows remarkable productivity across nearly three decades, with significant contributions in both theoretical mathematics and its applications. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations across mathematics, physics, and even biomedical research as seen in his 2023 prostate cancer study.
Razvan Anisca is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Lakehead University, specializing in Geometric Functional Analysis . He has held this position since 2015 and previously served as Department Chair (2013-2017, 2021-2023) and Associate/Assistant Professor since 2003. His research focuses on Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces, and their geometric properties. PhD, University of Alberta (2002) BSc, University of Bucharest (1997) Recent publications highlight his work on: Ergodicity in Hilbert spaces (2020, 2023) Arithmetic sums of Cantor sets (2009, 2023) Complex structures in Banach spaces (2003, 2017) Approximation properties in functional spaces (2012) He co-organized a Banff International Research Station (BIRS) workshop on Banach space theory in 2012.
Dr. Yuan He serves as Lecturer (Teaching) at UCL Institute for Global Prosperity within The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London. She leads the MSc Global Prosperity program and co-directs the Asian Prosperity Hub, focusing on feminist democracy and development trajectories in China, India, and South Korea. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Development Studies, University of Cambridge MPhil in Development Studies, University of Cambridge MA in Industrial Economics, Nanjing University BA in International Applied Social Sciences, Nanjing University Her research critically examines how women's political participation drives structural change in Asian authoritarian contexts, challenging purely economic development models. She documents everyday politics through fieldwork in rural India and China, emphasizing prosperity beyond GDP metrics. Recent publications unexpectedly bridge social sciences and computational methods, featuring machine learning applications in control theory and safe reinforcement learning—suggesting emergent interdisciplinary collaborations. Recognition includes: UKIERI funding award (2024) for 'Building Transformative Research Capabilities of Master's Students in Sustainability' with IIT Delhi She mentors MSc dissertation students while securing international grants, and has delivered gender training to 1,000+ corporate employees across Asia. Her media presence includes 40,000-view YouTube talks and commentary for Hong Kong Phoenix TV. As co-editor of UCL Press's 'Global Prosperity Thought and Practice' series and co-convener of 2024's 'Alternative Imaginaries: Feminist Politics in the Global South' conference, she actively shapes decolonial academic discourse.
Nages Shanmugalingam is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate level courses, including Multivariable Calculus and Geometric Analysis as scheduled for Fall Semester 2025. Dr. Shanmugalingam received his Bachelors degree from the University of Rochester and his doctoral degree from the University of Michigan under the supervision of Professor Juha Heinonen. His academic career has focused on geometric analysis and related fields. His primary research interests center around geometric function theory, potential theory, and analysis on metric measure spaces. He has made significant contributions to understanding Sobolev spaces, BV functions, and quasiconformal mappings in metric settings. His work bridges geometric analysis with potential theory, exploring how geometric properties of spaces influence analytical behavior of functions and solutions to partial differential equations. Dr. Shanmugalingam's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on geometric analysis in metric measure spaces, with research exploring warped products, homogeneous Newton-Sobolev spaces, regularity theory for PDEs in non-Euclidean settings, and connections between combinatorial modulus and conformal dimension. His scholarly output shows particular emphasis on understanding how geometric structures influence analytical properties in non-smooth settings. He actively participates in the mathematical community, regularly attending and contributing to international conferences including workshops at ICMAT, Oberwolfach, and various meetings across Europe, Asia, and North America. His scholarly network includes prominent researchers in geometric analysis worldwide.
Daniel Cameron Campbell is a Researcher at the Department of Mathematical Analysis , Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University , Prague. He teaches advanced courses on Sobolev spaces and calculus, focusing on nonlinear elasticity and geometric function theory. Research Interests: Ball-Evan's approximation, mappings of finite distortion, nonlinear elasticity, Sobolev embeddings Teaching: Derivatives and Integrals for Advanced Levels (NMMA437), Mathematical Analysis I (NOFY151) Research Trends: His recent work addresses approximation of Sobolev and BV homeomorphisms, focusing on diffeomorphic and piecewise affine methods. He explores topological constraints, Jacobian sign preservation, and applications to nonlinear elasticity and metric measure spaces. Scientific Contributions: Principal Investigator for GAČR grant 20-19018Y (2020–2022) on analytical tools for variational problems. Organized workshops: GeoCa 20 (2020), Per Partes (2021), GeoCa 22 (2022). Contact: Email daniel.campbell@mff.cuni.cz or campbell@karlin.mff.cuni.cz .
Elvise Berchio is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences (DISMA) at Politecnico di Torino, where she also serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral College of Mathematical Sciences. Her academic career spans theoretical and applied mathematics with a focus on partial differential equations and their applications in engineering contexts. Her research interests include: Functional inequalities (Sobolev, Hardy, Rellich) Partial differential equations (elliptic, parabolic, higher-order) Variational methods Mathematical models for bridges and plates Professor Berchio's work demonstrates a consistent focus on geometric-analytic methods for PDEs, with particular attention to inequalities on Riemannian manifolds and mathematical models for engineering structures. Her recent publications show a progression from theoretical analysis of PDEs to increasingly sophisticated applications in fluid-structure interaction and geometric contexts. She has established herself as a leading researcher in the analysis of higher-order partial differential equations with applications to engineering problems. She is actively involved in the mathematical community through: European Women in Mathematics (2015-present) Italian Mathematical Union (UMI) (2005-present) National Group for Mathematical Analysis (GNAMPA) (2004-present) Editorial board of RENDICONTI DEL SEMINARIO MATEMATICO (2019-present) Professor Berchio has directed multiple significant research projects including GAMPA (2023-2026), Direct and inverse problems for partial differential equations (2019-2022), and ASPETTI GEOMETRICI E QUALITATIVI DI EDP (2014-2017). She teaches Mathematical Analysis I and Mathematical Methods for Engineering across various engineering programs at Politecnico di Torino and supervises doctoral students in the Mathematical Sciences program.
Yuanchang Xie serves as Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass Lowell's Francis College of Engineering, where he leads research in the Center for Smart Cyber-Physical Systems. His work integrates computational methods with transportation infrastructure analysis, focusing on safety-critical applications through federal partnerships. Dr. Xie earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University (2007), preceded by M.S. and B.S. degrees in Transportation Engineering from Southeast University, China (2003, 2000). His academic foundation supports interdisciplinary research bridging civil engineering and cyber-physical systems. Research centers on traffic safety, intelligent transportation systems, and logistics optimization. He pioneers AI-driven approaches for crash prediction, connected vehicle operations, and infrastructure monitoring, emphasizing real-world implementation through partnerships with USDOT and state agencies. Current work explores multimodal data fusion for safety analytics in mixed-autonomy environments. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal accelerating focus on deep learning applications: crosswalk detection via drone imagery, trajectory prediction in mixed traffic, and real-time work zone safety monitoring. This evolution demonstrates strategic alignment with emerging transportation technologies while maintaining core safety objectives. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in source materials. Dr. Xie has secured continuous funding as Principal Investigator through NSF, USDOT, DOE, and USDA programs. Key projects include Connected Vehicles: Toward the Understanding of "Firm Science" (NSF), Center of Multi-Scale Sensing Technologies (USDOT), and nuclear evacuation modeling for rural communities (USDA). His grants consistently address infrastructure resilience through cyber-physical integration. He directs research activities within UMass Lowell's Center for Smart Cyber-Physical Systems, which develops sensor networks and computational models for transportation infrastructure monitoring. The center's work on drone-based inspection systems and emergency response logistics demonstrates practical applications of his theoretical frameworks.
Abhishek Halder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University and an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is also a member of the Translational AI Center at Iowa State University. His academic journey includes joining Iowa State University as an Assistant Professor in July 2023 and previously serving as faculty at UC Santa Cruz starting from October 2017. Dr. Halder's educational background includes studies at IIT Kharagpur and Texas A&M University, where he developed expertise in systems and control theory with applications to matrix analysis, probability, and optimization. His research has been recognized with prestigious awards including the O. Hugo Schuck Best Application Paper Award from the American Automatic Control Council, Applied Mathematics Research Award from UC Santa Cruz, Outstanding Doctoral Student Award from Texas A&M, and Best Dual Degree Thesis Award from IIT Kharagpur. His research focuses on stochastic systems, control and optimization with applications to large scale cyber-physical systems. Dr. Halder has made significant contributions to the fields of optimal transport, Schrödinger Bridge theory, distributional control, and uncertainty propagation in dynamical systems. His work bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in power systems, aerospace engineering, and machine learning. He has secured multiple research grants from NSF, including a CPS Frontier project on Computation-Aware Algorithmic Design for Cyber-Physical Systems. Dr. Halder has demonstrated leadership in the control systems community through editorial roles including Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control (2025-present), ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control (2025-present), Systems & Control Letters (2022-present), and previously for IEEE Control Systems Society Conference Editorial Board (2019-2025) and IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems (2019-2022). He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a member of IFAC, SIAM and ASME. His research group has produced numerous publications in top-tier journals and conferences, with recent work focusing on connections between optimal transport theory, stochastic control, and machine learning. The publication trends show increasing integration of Schrödinger Bridge formulations with machine learning techniques for distributional control problems across various domains including power systems, aerospace applications, and resource allocation. O. Hugo Schuck Best Application Paper Award (2024) Applied Mathematics Research Award from UC Santa Cruz (2022) IEEE Senior Member (2021) Outstanding Doctoral Student Award from Texas A&M Best Dual Degree Thesis Award from IIT Kharagpur Dr. Halder has mentored numerous PhD students including Alexis, Georgiy, Iman, Shadi, and Kenneth, many of whom have received prestigious fellowships. His research group maintains strong collaborations with national laboratories including Lawrence Livermore National Lab and Los Alamos National Lab, as well as industry partners. Dr. Halder is also committed to education and outreach, having created and taught the 'Feedback Control' course for high school students in the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS), introducing complex control theory concepts without calculus or linear algebra.
Ashot Minasyan is a Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Southampton within the Faculty of Social Sciences, specializing in Geometric and Combinatorial Group Theory. His research is centered at the Pure Mathematics Centre for Geometry, Topology, and Applications. His primary research interests include Word Hyperbolic Groups, Relatively Hyperbolic Groups, Acylindrically Hyperbolic Groups, Small Cancellation Theory, and Profinite Topology on Groups. His work frequently explores separability properties, group actions on trees, and geometric structures in algebraic contexts. Minasyan's recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding quasi-isometric diversity, virtual retractions, and exotic properties of acylindrically hyperbolic groups. His research shows consistent focus on subgroup separability, conjugacy problems, and structural properties of complex group systems. Emil Artin Junior Prize in Mathematics (2007) Bjarni Jónsson Prize (2005) He has secured multiple EPSRC-funded research projects including 'Profinite Topology on non-positively curved groups' and 'Recent Advances in Geometric Theory'. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses such as Linear Algebra I, Geometry and Topology, Hyperbolic Geometry, and Complex Function Theory across various year levels.
Nick Wright is an Associate Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Southampton , where he also serves as the Undergraduate Admissions Tutor for Mathematical Sciences. His research spans geometric and noncommutative frameworks, with a focus on coarse geometry and the Baum-Connes conjecture. Education: PhD in Mathematics from Penn State University, USA; BA/Part III/MA from the University of Cambridge. Research Interests: Nick investigates coarse geometry, non-commutative geometry, and geometric group theory. His work includes projects on metric geometry and analysis, Yu's Property A, amenable groups, and K-theory of affine Weyl groups. He collaborates with researchers like Graham Niblo and Roger Plymen. Recent Publications highlight trends in coarse median spaces, property A, and duality theorems. These works bridge abstract algebra with geometric structures, emphasizing infinite-dimensional analysis and topological classifications. Scientific Awards: Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching (2013). Teaching: He currently teaches Hilbert Spaces and Harmonic Analysis modules, extending algebraic concepts to infinite-dimensional settings. Formerly taught Calculus and Analysis. Supervision: Currently supervises PhD students Dominic Charles Majda, Jane Toni Joy Turner, and Max Clarke in the Mathematical Sciences department. Grants: Funded by EPSRC and the Leverhulme Trust for projects including the Baum-Connes Conjecture and interdisciplinary work on preventing wide-area blackouts.
Giuseppe Zappalà is an Associate Professor of Geometry at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMI) of the University of Catania, Italy. He has been with the university since 1996, initially as a Researcher and promoted to Associate Professor in 2021. His academic home is firmly rooted in the University of Catania, where he completed both his undergraduate studies and PhD. His research focuses primarily on Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry . More specifically, he investigates Hilbert functions of 0-dimensional subschemes of curves, arithmetically Gorenstein schemes, fat points in projective spaces, reducibility of Hilbert schemes, and Lefschetz properties. His work often bridges theoretical concepts with concrete geometric constructions. His publication record shows a consistent focus on the intersection of algebraic structures and geometric properties, with particular attention to graded algebras, Betti numbers, and special configurations of algebraic varieties. Over the years, his research has evolved from foundational work on subschemes to more specialized investigations of Gorenstein properties and Lefschetz phenomena. As an academic service contributor, Zappalà has served as a referee for national and international journals and as a reviewer for Zentralblatt MATH. He has been actively involved with the Pragmatic research school for 15 editions (1997-2012), which has trained numerous algebraic geometers from around the world. He teaches Linear Algebra and Geometry courses for both Computer Engineering and Computer Science degree programs at the University of Catania. His office hours are held Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00 in Studio 46, III Blocco, DMI.
Federico Vigolo is a Junior Professor in pure mathematics at the University of Göttingen's Mathematical Institute and a Principal Investigator of RTG 2491 - Fourier Analysis and Spectral Theory. He also serves as one of the Equal Opportunities Officers (Gleichstellungsbeauftragte) of the Mathematical Institute. His work bridges several areas of mathematics including coarse geometry, operator algebras, and geometric group theory. Dr. Vigolo completed his PhD at the University of Oxford in 2018 with a thesis titled "Geometry of actions, expanders and warped cones". His academic journey has led him to become a prominent researcher in coarse geometry and its interactions with other mathematical fields. His primary research focuses on Coarse Geometry and its rich interactions with operator algebras, index theory, and group theory. Specific topics he has extensively worked on include Roe algebras, Expander Graphs, coarse Baum–Connes conjecture, actions on metric and measure spaces, and CAT(0) and Hyperbolic Cube Complexes. His work often explores the connections between large-scale geometric properties and algebraic structures, with significant contributions to understanding coarse groups and warped cones. An analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersection of coarse geometry with operator algebras and group theory. His work consistently explores how coarse geometric properties manifest in algebraic structures like Roe algebras, and how these connections can be used to prove rigidity results or construct counterexamples to important conjectures. A notable trend is his development of frameworks that unify previously disparate concepts in coarse geometry, such as his work on coarse geometric modules and rigidity frameworks for Roe-like algebras. His 2023 monograph "An Invitation to Coarse Groups" represents a foundational contribution to this emerging field. Professional Activities Organizer of the "Autumn School on Large Scale Geometry" (2023, Göttingen) Organizer of the "Random walks and related random topics" workshop (2022, Göttingen) Organizer of the YMC*A conference (2021, Münster) Organizer of the "Interactions between expanders, groups and operator algebras" mini-workshop (2021, Münster) Dr. Vigolo actively supervises students, with Christos Kitsios currently pursuing a PhD under his guidance. He welcomes bachelor's and master's students interested in topics related to coarse geometry, geometric group theory, group actions on measure spaces, and operator algebras. He teaches a variety of courses including "Analytische Geometrie und Lineare Algebra," "Introduction to algebraic topology," and specialized seminars on topics like "Gender and Mathematics" and "topological K-theory." His research has led to significant contributions in multiple areas, particularly in developing the theory of coarse groups and exploring the connections between coarse geometry and C*-algebras. His work on warped cones and asymptotic expanders has provided new counterexamples to the coarse Baum-Connes conjecture and advanced our understanding of coarse geometric invariants.
