Wilfrid Gangbo is a Professor of Mathematics at UCLA, specializing in nonlinear analysis, partial differential equations, and calculus of variations. He received his Ph.D. from EPFL (Switzerland) in 1992 and maintains active research in mathematical physics and optimization theory. Research interests focus on: Calculus of variations and nonlinear PDEs Optimal transport theory and Wasserstein spaces Mean field games and kinetic theory Functional analysis with applications to fluid mechanics Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Hamilton-Jacobi equations in metric spaces Structure of Wasserstein spaces Connections between optimal transport and game theory Regularity theory for polyconvex energies Professional activities include founding EcoAfrica, an organization supporting mathematical sciences in African countries through workshops and collaborative projects since 1990. Current teaching includes advanced mathematics courses such as Math 131BH (Winter 2025).
Dr. Eric Hall is a Baxter Fellow and Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the University of Dundee's School of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh (2013) and a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Dundee in 2020, he held postdoctoral positions at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on the mathematical foundations of data science, specializing in uncertainty quantification , stochastic simulation , and predictive modeling for complex systems. Current work develops domain-aware surrogate models and sensitivity analysis techniques for scientific machine learning, with applications spanning materials science, finance, geophysics, and solar physics. Publications demonstrate a strong focus on multi-scale systems and scientific machine learning , with recent work expanding into astrophysical applications. Research consistently integrates mathematical rigor with practical applications across physics and engineering domains. Awards and Honors Dundee Difference Awards 2025 - Innovation of the Year Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (2022) Science and Engineering Staff Awards - Innovation in Teaching (2022) Dr. Hall actively supervises PhD students in uncertainty quantification and scientific machine learning, and serves as second supervisor for doctoral projects on chaotic differential equations. He has secured research grants including STFC PhD funding for Solar Physics applications and Heilbronn Focused Research Group funding. He maintains memberships in the Edinburgh Mathematical Society (Trustee), Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and American Mathematical Society. Dr. Hall leads research in uncertainty quantification within the Mathematics division and collaborates internationally on multi-scale modeling projects.
Luigi Negro is a Senior Researcher (L.240/10 art.24-B) in Mathematical Analysis at the University of Salento , affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Physics "Ennio De Giorgi". Research Interests : Mathematical Analysis, Probability, Partial Differential Equations (elliptic/parabolic, singular/degenerate), Kernel Estimations, Functional/Harmonic/Real Analysis. Recent Article Trends : His work focuses on degenerate PDEs in half-spaces, kernel bounds, and analysis of operators with singular coefficients. Notable themes include Gaussian measures, Schauder estimates, and boundary condition applications. Contact Details : Office No. 420, Former Fiorini College, Via per Arnesano, Lecce (LE). Email: luigi.negro@unisalento.it .
Matteo Capoferri is a Professor at University of Milan and an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University within the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences , Department of Mathematics . He is also a Visiting Professor at Yale University (Mar 2025–Apr 2025) and an Honorary Professor at University College London (since 2021). BSc and MSc in Theoretical Physics (summa cum laude), University of Pavia PhD in Pure Mathematics, University College London (UCL), supervised by Professor Dmitri Vassiliev Research interests span Analysis of PDEs , Spectral Theory , Microlocal Analysis , Stochastic Homogenisation , and Mathematical Physics . His work focuses on spectral asymmetry, Dirac operators, and high-contrast random PDE systems, bridging geometric analysis with applications in quantum field theory and mathematical physics. Scientific awards include: EPSRC Fellowship (2023) Simons Foundation Fellowship (2026) Grants from EPSRC , London Mathematical Society , and Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research . Collaborations include Dr. Mikhail Cherdantsev, Dr. Igor Velčić, and Dr. Stefan Murro. He actively chairs the UK Spectral Theory Network since 2023.
