جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jeroen Anton van Bokhovenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• X-ray Spectroscopy
• Sustainable Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jeroen Anton van Bokhoven is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences and Head of the Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry at Paul Scherrer Institute. His research focuses on establishing structure-performance relationships in heterogeneous catalysts to enable sustainable chemical processes through advanced catalyst design. Education: B.Sc. in Chemistry, Utrecht University (1995) Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis (with honours), Utrecht University (2000) Research Focus: Van Bokhoven's group pioneers operando characterization techniques, particularly X-ray absorption spectroscopy and scattering methods, to study catalysts under realistic reaction conditions. Key research thrusts include methane conversion to value-added products (methanol, methyl esters), zeolite catalysis for olefin production, and design of stable catalysts for high-temperature oxidation processes. His work bridges fundamental surface science with industrial applications in sustainable energy and chemical manufacturing. Scientific Recognition: Swiss Chemical Society Werner Prize (2008) Academic Leadership: Van Bokhoven leads a multidisciplinary research group spanning ETH Zurich and Paul Scherrer Institute, supervising doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers. His group maintains strategic partnerships with industrial catalyst manufacturers and operates specialized facilities for in situ spectroscopy at the Swiss Light Source synchrotron. Current projects address carbon dioxide utilization, biomass conversion, and fundamental mechanisms of catalyst deactivation. Research Infrastructure: The group leverages state-of-the-art capabilities at the Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry (PSI), including custom operando cells for XAS, XPS, and electron microscopy under reactive gas environments, enabling atomic-scale observation of catalytic transformations.

Zsolt Patakfalviمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Algebraic Geometry
• Commutative Algebra
• Birational Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zsolt Patakfalvi is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding positions in the School of Basic Sciences (SB) within the Department of Mathematics (MATH). He is affiliated with the Chair of Algebraic Geometry (CAG) and the Section of Mathematics for Engineers (SMA-ENS). Additionally, he serves as Director of SMA-GE and holds roles in academic governance bodies like the Conference of Section Directors (CDS) and SB Faculty Management. His research focuses on Algebraic Geometry, particularly in birational geometry, positive characteristic methods, moduli theory, and mixed characteristic algebra. He explores topics such as Hodge theory, singularities, and applications to arithmetic geometry. Notable contributions include work on the minimal model program, test ideals, and counterexamples to classical conjectures in positive characteristics. He supervises doctoral students in areas like algebraic geometry and commutative algebra, including Jefferson Baudin, Léo Navarro Chafloque, and Linus Rösler. His past advisees include Emelie Arvidsson and Quentin Posva. Patakfalvi’s publications frequently address foundational questions in geometry, with recent work extending into perfectoid spaces and globally-regular varieties. He coordinates courses such as 'Algebra III - Rings and Fields' and 'Perfectoid spaces' at EPFL, reflecting his commitment to both research and education. His academic service includes managing educational programs within SB-SMA and contributing to institutional decision-making through CDS membership.

Dhruv Ranganathanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Geometry
• Enumerative Geometry
• Gromov-Witten Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Dhruv Ranganathan is affiliated with the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge, working within the Algebraic Geometry research group. His research spans foundational and applied aspects of algebraic geometry, focusing on enumerative geometry, Gromov-Witten theory, moduli spaces, tropical geometry, logarithmic structures, and classical geometry of curves. Research Focus Enumerative geometry and Gromov-Witten theory, particularly in toric varieties and tropical settings. Moduli spaces of curves and stable maps, with expansions and logarithmic structures. Applications of tropical geometry to classical problems in algebraic geometry. Brill-Noether theory and its combinatorial analogues for graphs and finite structures. Recent Publications The articles reflect a strong emphasis on logarithmic and tropical geometry, with connections to moduli spaces, enumerative invariants, and combinatorial algebraic structures. Topics include Donaldson–Thomas theory, double ramification cycles, chip firing on graphs, and motivic zeta functions. Contact Email: dr508@dpmms.cam.ac.uk Room: E1.01, Telephone: 01223 337990 Personal Homepage

Tom Coatesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pure Mathematics
• Algebraic Geometry
• Mirror Symmetry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tom Coates is a Professor of Pure Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds affiliations with the Artificial Intelligence Network, the CNRS-Imperial Abraham de Moivre UMI, and the Pure Mathematics research group. His office is located in the Huxley Building (662) on the South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, and he can be contacted via email at t.coates@imperial.ac.uk or phone at +44 (0)207 594 3607. Professor Coates' research spans pure mathematics with emphasis on algebraic geometry, mirror symmetry, and Gromov-Witten theory. He investigates quantum cohomology and Fano variety classification to construct a 'Periodic Table for shapes' through computational algebra, data mining, and machine learning. His work integrates geometric methods with cluster-scale computing to identify structural patterns in algebraic varieties, focusing on quantum periods, toric degenerations, and Laurent polynomial applications. His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a strong trend toward computational classification of Fano varieties and polytopes, leveraging machine learning for dimension prediction and database construction. Key themes include mirror symmetry via Laurent inversion, toric geometry applications, and connections between Gromov-Witten invariants and modular forms. These works often utilize custom tools like PCAS and Fanosearch for large-scale algebraic computations. While specific student names are not listed, Professor Coates mentors PhD and Master's students in algebraic geometry and computational mathematics. His research is supported by the Simons Foundation, member institutions, and contributors, enabling international collaborations through networks like the CNRS-Imperial Abraham de Moivre UMI. He leads a research team developing the Periodic Table for shapes framework, utilizing high-performance computing resources. The team maintains open-source tools including PCAS (Periodic Table for Algebraic Shapes) and Fanosearch for Fano variety exploration, with code repositories hosted on Bitbucket and quantum period databases published in Scientific Data.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Mathematical Physics
• String Theory
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Sheldon Katz is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Princeton University (1980) and a B.S. from MIT (1976). Previously, he was a Regents Professor of Mathematics at Oklahoma State University before joining UIUC in 2001. Katz's research focuses on algebraic geometry and mathematical physics, particularly string theory and supersymmetric quantum field theories. His work bridges geometry and physics, exploring topics like Gromov-Witten theory, toric varieties, and F-theory. He co-authored the influential book Mirror Symmetry and Algebraic Geometry (1999), a cornerstone in the field. His recent research includes studies on BPS invariants, Calabi-Yau manifolds, and topological string theory. Key contributions include analyses of F-theory, mirror symmetry, and geometric dualities in string compactifications. He teaches advanced courses in algebraic geometry and mathematical physics at UIUC. While no explicit awards are listed, his extensive publication record and academic leadership reflect significant contributions to the field. Katz’s work continues to explore the interplay between algebraic geometry and fundamental physics.

Qile Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Algebraic Geometry
• Moduli Spaces
• Logarithmic Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Qile Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Boston College . His research focuses on Algebraic Geometry , particularly in Logarithmic Geometry , Moduli Spaces , and Gromov-Witten Theory . He has made significant contributions to understanding A^1-connectedness , Stable Log Maps , and Virtual Cycles in geometric contexts. His publications include collaborations with leading mathematicians such as Dan Abramovich , Felix Janda , Yi Zhu , and Dawei Chen . Key topics span Logarithmic GLSM , Multi-scale Differentials , and Spin/Hyperelliptic Structures . Recent Articles : Punctured logarithmic maps (2025), Gorenstein contractions (2024), Campana rational connectedness (2024) Co-advised Student : Zijian Han (Ph.D. in progress at Boston College)

Wolfgang Steimleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Differential Geometry
• Algebraic Topology
• Algebraic K-theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Steimle is a Professor at the Institute of Mathematics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology at the University of Augsburg, Germany. He serves as the Erasmus representative for the Institute and is a core member of the Differential Geometry research team, collaborating with Professors Bernhard Hanke and Peter Quast. His office is located in space 3020 (L1) with contact email wolfgang.steimle@math.uni-augsburg.de. Steimle completed his academic training at the University of Münster, earning a diploma (Master's equivalent) in 2007 with thesis "Whitehead-Torsion und Faserungen" and a PhD in 2010 under Tom Farrell and Wolfgang Lück with dissertation "Obstructions to Stably Fibering Manifolds". His research centers on Differential Geometry and Algebraic Topology , with primary focus on manifold classification , automorphisms of manifolds , Algebraic K- and L-theory , and positive scalar curvature . He bridges abstract homotopy theory with geometric applications, particularly through cobordism categories, Waldhausen K-theory, and the assembly map. His work connects higher category theory with classical manifold problems, yielding insights into metric spaces and curvature constraints. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant trend in applying stable infinity-categories to geometric topology, with significant contributions to Hermitian K-theory and the topology of positive scalar curvature metrics. His research consistently integrates algebraic techniques with differential geometric structures, advancing understanding of manifold automorphisms and classification. As an educator, Steimle has taught extensively across all levels, including Bachelor courses in Linear Algebra and Topology, Master lectures in Algebraic Topology and K-Theory, and specialized seminars on Lie Groups, Reflection Groups, and Cobordism Categories. He has supervised doctoral researchers including Georg Frenck, Helge Frerichs, Andreas Huber, and Lukas Schönlinner within the Differential Geometry group.

David Zakharovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Petrology
• Geochemistry
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Zakharov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University (WMU), specializing in petrology, stable isotope geochemistry, and water-rock interaction. His research focuses on the geochemical co-evolution of Earth’s crust and hydrosphere, particularly through igneous and metamorphic processes, with projects targeting Archean subaerial magmatism, Precambrian chert geochemistry, and fluid circulation in oceanic crust. At WMU, Zakharov established a stable isotope lab in January 2023, equipped with advanced instrumentation including a Thermo EA Isolink, Renishaw Raman microscope, and CO2 laser. His lab conducts high-precision triple O-isotope (δ¹⁸O, δD, Δ¹⁷O) analyses, geochronology, and SIMS measurements, collaborating on studies such as the 2025 Chemical Geology paper on exceptionally low δ¹⁸O zircon values and the 2024 Chemical Geology paper on experimental olivine-water reactions. He has presented at major conferences like Goldschmidt 2024 and AGU Fall Meeting 2022. Zakharov’s research integrates fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and analytical techniques to reconstruct ancient environmental conditions, such as seawater chemistry and hydrological cycles. His lab has hosted distinguished lecturers and workshops, including a 2024 SIMS Workshop at UCLA. Current projects involve PhD students Israr Hussain, Afrid Abdaly Sheik, and Zack Stevens, with recent publications highlighting reactive fluid dynamics, silicification processes, and isotopic constraints on early Earth environments.

Dmitry Turaevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
• Mathematical Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Dmitry Turaev is a Professor in Dynamical Systems at Imperial College London's Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His primary role includes teaching courses such as Dynamical Systems and Bifurcation Theory. He is affiliated with the Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics groups and the Mathematics research and teaching staff. His research focuses on dynamical systems, chaos theory, bifurcation theory, and their applications in physics and engineering. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (details inferred from academic position). Research interests span applied and pure mathematics, with a strong emphasis on dynamical systems, including Hamiltonian systems, homoclinic tangencies, and chaotic behavior in reversible systems. Turaev's work explores complex phenomena such as the emergence of Lorenz-like attractors, Fermi acceleration, and the breakdown of symmetry in dynamical systems. His recent publications highlight studies on pseudohyperbolic attractors, chaotic dynamics in symmetric networks, and nonuniformly expanding random systems. Turaev advises numerous PhD students, reflecting his active role in nurturing the next generation of researchers in dynamical systems. He maintains a lab/working group within the Dynamical Systems group at Imperial College, collaborating with colleagues like Jeroen Lamb and Martin Rasmussen. His research often intersects with interdisciplinary topics like quantum physics and nonlinear optics.

Bryan K. Hanksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Eurasian societies
• Bronze Age metallurgy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bryan K. Hanks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. An archaeologist specializing in prehistoric Eurasian societies, his research spans from the Bronze Age steppes of Russia to Neolithic villages in the Balkans and Native American pit house settlements in Idaho. Education: Dr. Hanks earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 2003, establishing his foundation in archaeological research. Research Interests: His work focuses on late prehistoric societies , particularly examining mobile pastoralism , early metallurgy , and settlement patterning . His projects integrate geophysical and geochemical methods to understand subsistence strategies, craft production, and social organization across Eurasia and North America. Research Trends: His publications reveal a consistent focus on Bronze Age societies of the Eurasian steppes, with particular attention to mortuary practices , metallurgical developments , and social complexity . Recent work has expanded to include Neolithic European settlements and Native American archaeology in the American West. Collaborations & Training: Dr. Hanks maintains extensive international collaborations with institutions in Russia, Serbia, the UK, and across the US. He is deeply committed to student training , regularly including graduate and undergraduate students in his international field projects and offering local geophysics training in Pittsburgh.

Ebrahim Sarabiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Variational Analysis
• Optimization
• Parametric Optimization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ebrahim Sarabi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Wayne State University. His primary research interests focus on variational analysis, optimization, and parametric optimization, with an emphasis on numerical algorithms and applications in continuous optimization. Dr. Sarabi's research explores advanced topics such as tilt-stable minimizers, epi-differentiability, and the role of subgradients in polyhedral functions. His work often intersects with second-order variational analysis and composite optimization problems. His contributions span theoretical developments and practical algorithmic advancements in optimization. His publications from 2020–2025 highlight trends in augmented Lagrangian methods, smoothness of subgradient mappings, and primal-dual convergence analysis. Notable themes include the study of partly smooth functions, spectral functions, and generalized Newton algorithms. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He advises no listed students or research teams, though his work involves collaborations in parametric optimization and variational systems. His office is located in Bachelor Hall, and he can be reached via email at sarabim@miamioh.edu .

• Hydrology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Soil Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Anne Verhoef is a leading academic at the University of Reading, specializing in environmental and hydrological sciences. Her research focuses on soil-plant systems, climate change impacts, groundwater dynamics, and remote sensing applications in ecological modeling. She collaborates internationally on projects like GEWEX and AMMA, advancing understanding of global hydrological cycles and land-atmosphere interactions. Key Research Areas: Hydrological modeling and prediction Climate change adaptation in semi-arid regions Soil health and pedotransfer functions Evapotranspiration dynamics in tropical ecosystems Remote sensing for biodiversity and water resource assessments Her work integrates field observations, satellite data, and numerical models to address challenges in water resource management, flood mitigation, and sustainable agriculture. She has published widely in top journals such as Reviews of Geophysics , Water Resources Research , and Nature Reviews Earth & Environment . Professor Verhoef contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives, including climate adaptation strategies in transboundary regions and improving land surface models for global Earth system simulations. Her research emphasizes bridging gaps between observational data and predictive frameworks to inform policy and environmental decision-making.

John Rognesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Topology
• Algebraic K-Theory
• Geometric Topology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Rognes is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics , University of Oslo, specializing in Algebraic Topology, Algebraic K-Theory, and Geometric Topology. His research bridges number theory and homotopy theory, with a focus on structured ring spectra and topological modular forms. Education : International Baccalaureate (1984), Cand. Mag. in Mathematics (1985), Princeton MA (1987), and PhD (1990) under Gunnar Carlsson. Positions : Professor at UiO since 1998, Visiting roles at Stanford (1996), Chicago (1996), and Bonn (2005-2006). His research areas include Algebraic K-Theory , Stable Homotopy Theory , Topological Cyclic Homology , and Motivic Homotopy . Articles highlight work on Adams spectral sequences, redshift phenomena, Segal conjectures, and topological Hochschild homology of modular forms. Scientific awards include the 1999 Professor Ingerid Dal and Ulrikke Greve Dals prize, Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, and multiple grants from the Research Council of Norway (YFF, SUPREMA). He supervised 18 Master’s and 9 PhD students, including Paul Arne Østvær, Vigleik Angeltveit, and Alice Hedenlund. Leadership : Chairman of the Abel Committee (2014-2018), Program Leader for Master programs in Mathematics (2021-2024), and organizer of international symposia. Grants : YFF program 'Brave new rings' (7.1 MNOK), RCN projects on topology and motivic homotopy (total >30 MNOK).

Aaron Puriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Chemical Ecology
• Drug Discovery
• Microbiome
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aaron Puri is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Utah, specializing in chemical ecology and natural product discovery. His research focuses on bacterial interactions in methane-oxidizing communities and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. Education: B.S. from University of Chicago, Ph.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine Dr. Puri's work bridges microbiology and chemistry, with projects targeting: Chemical Ecology: Decoding interspecies signaling in methane-oxidizing bacteria Natural Products: Discovering therapeutics from underexplored bacterial genomes Biosynthesis: Activating cryptic gene clusters for novel compound production Recent publications highlight advancements in quorum sensing mechanisms (2025), inverse stable isotopic labeling techniques (2024), and methanotroph community dynamics. His research also explores spatially resolved model ecosystems for studying microbial phenotypes (2023-2024). Key methods include GNPS Dashboard for mass spectrometry analysis (2021-2022). Dr. Puri leads the CAREER-funded project on quorum sensing in methanotrophs (2024) and has developed genetic tools for industrial methanotrophs (2015). His lab maintains a strong focus on environmental microbiology and biotechnological applications.

Kirsten Wickelgrenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Homotopy Theory
• Arithmetic Geometry
• Algebraic Topology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kirsten Wickelgren is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on homotopy theory and arithmetic geometry, with support from the National Science Foundation through grants DMS-2405191 and DMS-2103838. She has held academic positions at Duke, Georgia Tech, and Harvard, teaching advanced courses in algebraic topology, algebra, and geometry. Her research explores intersections of algebraic topology and number theory, including motivic homotopy theory, quadratic forms, and enumerative geometry. Notable contributions include enriched counts of geometric objects over finite fields and arithmetic counts of curves in projective spaces. Wickelgren has advised numerous PhD students, including Chongyao Chen, Cameron Darwin, and Thomas Brazelton, and has mentored undergraduate and high school research projects. She has organized conferences such as the Abel Symposium 2025 and co-organized the Mathematics Employment Experience for High School Students at Duke.