We are absolutely thrilled to congratulate our PhD student Markos Fisseha Yimer on successfully defending his PhD dissertation at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and Licentiate from Karlstad University, Sweden!
As one may recall, Markos made a long-term visit to our Ghent Analysis & PDE Center last year, advancing his work on his PhD dissertation “Integral equations and inequalities with refinements of some classical results“.
This continues our work towards supporting Mathematics in developing countries.
Post from Facebook by Markos Fisseha Yimer:
Today Feb. 9, 2024 is one of the special days in my life. I successfully defended my PhD dessertation at AAU. This will give me a chance to start a new chapter of life.
I would like to thank my supervisors, Prof. Sorina Barza and Prof. Lars-Erik Persson from Karlstad University, Sweden, Prof. Michael Ruzhansky from Ghent University, Belgium and Dr. Tsegaye Gedif from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia for your continuous professional support and genuine care during my studies.
I would like to use this opportunity to thank International Science Program(ISP) and Ghent Analysis and PDE center, Ghent University for financial support.
Post from Facebook by Markos Fisseha Yimer
This remarkable achievement is a testament to our colleague’s hard work, perseverance, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishment and eagerly anticipate the great things that lie ahead. Cheers to an exceptional milestone, and here’s to a bright future filled with continued success and fulfillment!
Congratulations to Alibek Yeskermessuly and Meiirkhan Borikhanov for receiving the nomination of
The Best Teacher Kazakhstan 2023
Their exceptional contributions to university-level teaching are truly commendable, and we celebrate their dedication to education and the positive impact they have made on their students and colleagues. This nomination is a testament to their outstanding commitment to the field of education. It is evident that our group has had a positive impact on education.
The Analysis & PDE (Partial Differential Equations) group at UGent has made remarkable strides over the past five years. Comprised of dedicated researchers and led by Prof Michael Ruzhansky, the group focuses on advancing the understanding and applications of analysis and PDEs in various fields. To streamline these activities, the Ghent Analysis & PDE Center was established in 2019. Before we go into the chronological description and details of the achievements over this 5-year period, we first present a general summary.
New book series: The new dedicated book series “Research Perspectives Ghent Analysis and PDE Center” was established by Birkhäuser/Springer, within their prominent series “Trends in Mathematics”. There are already 10 volumes accepted/scheduled to appear in this series
Conferences: organisation or scientific committee membership in over 20 conferences; organisation of 2 summer schools
Talks: over 500 talks given at our seminars and conferences
Website: our website analysis-pde.org has attracted over 122,000 hits since its launch 4.5 years ago in June 2019
Postdocs: altogether we had 31 postdoctoral scholars working at the centre during the 5-year period
Visitors: our centre hosted over 130 visitors during the 5-year period, many of whom came with their own funding
PhD students: 12 PhD students have defended their theses since 2019, with further 16 current PhD students, under the supervision of Michael Ruzhansky
Remote Lab: we have established the remote lab of our Ghent Analysis & PDE Center at the Yerevan State University in Armenia. The funding has been secured for the functioning of this external lab for the next 4-5 years
Let’s now dive into more details of the yearly highlights of the group’s achievements, awards, funding, conferences, academic contributions, and more.
2019: Establishment and Initial Achievements
The year 2019 marked the first full year of the functioning of our Analysis & PDE group at UGent. Notable achievements during this period include:
Establishment: The Analysis & PDE Center was established thanks to the Odysseus Grant of €2.7M awarded to Michael Ruzhansky in 2018 and his subsequent move from Imperial College London to Ghent University at the end of 2018. The website analysis-pde.org of the centre was set up in June 2019.
Prizes/Awards and Grants: The group garnered several prestigious accolades, including the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Prize and the Marie Curie Project. Additionally, further grants were awarded, such as the London Mathematical Society Early Career Fellowship and the BOF starting grant.
Securing International Conferences: The group successfully secured the organization of significant international conferences, including the GF2020 International Conference on Generalized Functions, the 13th ISAAC Congress, and Computability in Europe 2021.
PhD Students: Twelve new PhD students commenced their research under the supervision of Michael Ruzhansky.
2020: Adaptation and Growth Amid Challenges
Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak, the Analysis & PDE Centre at UGent experienced growth and accomplished remarkable feats. Key highlights of 2020 include:
Website Impact: The analysis-pde.org website recorded over 35,000 views in 2020, showcasing the increasing reach and interest in the group’s research.
Research Funding: Members of the group attracted over €2,000,000 in research funding, a testament to their excellence and dedication.
Awards and Grants: Noteworthy awards and grants were received, such as the FWO Senior Research Grant and EPSRC Grant, further reaffirming the expertise and contributions of the group members.
Academic Activities: The group actively participated in organisation of seminars and conferences, showcasing their work and collaborating with peers.
2021: Recovery and Progress
In 2021, the Analysis & PDE Centre focused on recovering from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and continued their pursuit of excellence. Major highlights for this year include:
Website Statistics: The analysis-pde.org website witnessed over 68,000 views, demonstrating the growing interest in the group’s research.
Academic Presentations: Members gave more than 170 presentations in seminars, including the Analysis & PDE group seminar, and other events.
Research Funding: Members of the group attracted over €6,250,000 in research funding, underscoring their expertise and the importance of their research.
Publications: The group published significant papers and preprints, contributing to the body of knowledge in the field of analysis and PDEs.
2022: Continued Excellence and Achievements
The year 2022 witnessed the Analysis & PDE Center continuing to excel in research and securing notable accomplishments, including:
Website Milestone: The analysis-pde.org website crossed 96,000 views since its launch, displaying the increasing impact of the group’s digital presence.
Conferences and Seminars: The group organized and actively participated in seminars, colloquiums, and conferences, further disseminating their research findings and collaborating with the academic community.
Awards and Grants: Key highlights include the Methusalem Laureate, FWO Senior Research Grant, and several prestigious awards honoring the group’s outstanding contributions.
Publications: The group continued to publish on a variety of topics, contributing to the advancement of analysis and PDE research.
2023: Ongoing Success and Future Directions
In 2023, the Analysis & PDE Center maintained its trajectory of success, with notable accomplishments including:
Website & Seminars: Our analysis-pde.org website garnered over 25,000 views and 10,000 visitors in 2023, attesting to the group’s increasing influence. The Ghent Methusalem Colloquium and Seminar and the Ghent Geometric Analysis Seminar showcased the research endeavors of prominent speakers.
Awards and Grants: The Analysis & PDE group received several FWO Fellowships and prestigious awards, recognizing their contributions to the field.
Research Funding and Academic Activities: The group continued to secure research funding and actively participated in academic events, cementing their commitment to advancing analysis and PDE research.
International Leadership: The new dedicated book series “Research Perspectives Ghent Analysis and PDE Center” was established by Birkhäuser/Springer, within their prominent series “Trends in Mathematics”.
Remote Lab: With external grants of almost $ 1,000,000, our Ghent Analysis & PDE Center sets up its remote lab at the Yerevan State University in Armenia. Our projects on PDEs with singularities and noncommutative analysis received the funding for the remote lab functioning for the next 4-5 years.
Across the five-year period, the Analysis & PDE Group at UGent has achieved numerous milestones in research, secured substantial funding, conducted impactful conferences, and made notable academic contributions. Their collective efforts have propelled the field of analysis and PDEs, ensuring continued advancements and promising future directions.
For a detailed breakdown of each year’s achievements, please refer to the individual summaries for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Here is a more detailed summary of the main highlights from the past five years of our Analysis & PDE group at UGent:
All Prizes/Awards and Grants for 2019-2023:
Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Prize to the book “Hardy inequalities on homogeneous groups” by M. Ruzhansky and D. Suragan
Marie Curie Project to Serena Federico
London Mathematical Society Early Career Fellowship to Nurgissa Yessirkegenov
Two CSC grants to Qing Hong and Guorong Hu for 1-year visits to Ghent Analysis & PDE
Stipend for talented young scientists by the Kazakhstan Government to Aidyn Kassymov
8th European Congress of Mathematics travel scholarship to Bolys Sabitbek
BOF starting grant to Michael Ruzhansky
Flemish Government Doctoral School grant for “Inverse Spectral and Scattering Problems”
FWO Senior Research Grant “Non-commutative wavelet analysis” to Michael Ruzhansky (€446,968)
EPSRC Grant “Hyperbolic problems with discontinuous coefficients” to Claudia Garetto and Michael Ruzhansky (full economic cost £719,738)
EPSRC Grant “Hyperbolic problems with discontinuous coefficients” to Claudia Garetto and Michael Ruzhansky (full economic costing £719,738) grant started in 2022
The Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad by the Chinese Government to Hong-Wei Zhang ($6,000)
IMU-Simons African Fellowship awarded to Narciso Gomes (University of Capo Verde) for the research stay at our Analysis & PDE Centre of Ghent University ($5,000)
Laureate of the State Youth Prize Daryn-2021 by the Kazakhstan Government to Nurgissa Yessirkegenov
The Best Scientist by the Kazakhstan Government to Berikbol Torebek (€12,000)
Scopus Award Kazakhstan 2022 to Berikbol Torebek in recognition of his scholarly contribution to mathematics
Presidency of the Scientific Board (2022-2024) for the ICMAM Latin America, to Duván Cardona by the Colombian Mathematical Society
Research Internship Grant to Duván Cardona, by the ERC-Advanced Grant DyCon Project 2015 H2020-694126 at The Deusto Institute of Science and Technology, Area: Control Theory and Microlocal Analysis, Report of this project is on this website
New Remote Lab of Ghent Analysis and PDE Center in Armenia for 2023-2028, supported by grants from Armenian FAST Foundation and the Committee for Science (around $1,000,000)
2022 Chinese Government Award to Junqing Huang for outstanding self-financed students abroad
TCCLS Best Student Paper Award to Xuechao Wang presented at the 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS)
The MOE stipend to Arne Hendrickx from the Ministry of Education in Taiwan
The Best Young Scientist Award from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University to our PhD student Karlygash Dosmagulova
Scopus Awards Kazakhstan 2023 to our former PhD student and postdoc Nurgissa Yessirkegenov in recognition of his scholarly contribution in Analysis (Mathematics)
We are glad to announce that Prof. Uwe Kähler has been awarded a prestigious FWO grant for a long-term visit to the Ghent Analysis & PDE Center in Belgium. This exciting opportunity will foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within the field of analysis and PDEs.
About Prof Uwe Kähler
His research interests revolve around various aspects of this field, including approximation of harmonic and monogenic functions. He delves into discrete function theories in higher dimensions and develops numerical methods based on these theories. Prof. Kähler also studies higher-dimensional analytic signals, specifically monogenic signals, and explores their applications. In addition, he conducts research on harmonic analysis over non-commutative structures. Through his work, Prof. Kähler significantly contributes to advancing our understanding of this complex mathematical realm. He is currently serving as the President of the International Society for Analysis, its Applications, and Computation (ISAAC).
Objectives of the Visit
During his visit, Prof Uwe Kähler aims to achieve the following objectives:
Collaborative Research: Prof Kähler will engage in collaborative research projects with members of the Ghent Analysis & PDE Center. Together, they will tackle important problems in mathematical analysis, pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
Knowledge Exchange: Through seminars, workshops, and informal discussions, Prof Kähler will share his expertise and insights with the members of the Ghent Analysis & PDE Center. This exchange of ideas will enrich the mathematical community and inspire new research directions.
Mentoring and Networking: Prof Kähler will provide mentorship to young mathematicians, offering guidance and support in their academic journeys. Additionally, he will network with researchers, fostering interdisciplinary connections and promoting the growth of the mathematical analysis community.
Conclusion
The FWO grant awarded to Prof Uwe Kähler represents a significant milestone for both him and the Ghent Analysis & PDE Center. This collaboration will undoubtedly lead to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in the field of analysis. We eagerly anticipate the fruitful outcomes that will emerge from this exciting visit.
We are glad to share the interview with Charles Fefferman by Duván Cardona. Among several awards, Charlie Fefferman has been awarded the Fields Medal (1978), the Alan T. Waterman Award (1976), the Bergman Prize (1992), the Bôcher Memorial Prize (2008), the Wolf Prize (2017), and the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2021). In particular, he was awarded the Fields Medal in 1978 for his contributions to mathematical analysis.
In this enlightening conversation, Fefferman delves into the depths of his mathematical experiences, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s foremost mathematicians. Notably, Charles Fefferman will also be a featured speaker at the upcoming ICMAM Latin American Satellite Conference in Analysis and PDE 2023, further enriching the academic landscape with his insights. Join us as we uncover the brilliance behind the mathematics, gain profound insights, and celebrate the contributions of this remarkable mathematician. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with mathematical excellence! Stay tuned for the full interview and mark your calendars for the conference.
This award, starting in 2003, was founded by the Chinese government with the purpose of rewarding the academic excellence of self-financed Chinese students studying overseas. Only those with outstanding performance in their PhD studies or Post-doctoral research will be considered by the award selection panel and no more than 650 young talents will be granted the award each year all over the world. The award for Category A is $6,000 per person, and the special award is $10,000 per person. The standard for Category B scholarships is $10,000 per person.
On September 2, 2023,PriRadio TV, led by Benjamín Losada Posada, featured a compelling interview (link to this interview here!) with the team behind ICMAM Latin America. The interview provided an in-depth look at the organization’s objectives and its pivotal role in advancing mathematical research in Latin America and the Caribbean.
During the interview, the organization’s directors, Duván Cardona, Brian Grajales, and the ICMAM board member Yuriko Pitones shed light on their commitment to fostering collaboration among mathematicians in Latin America and beyond.
Key highlights of the interview included:
Advancing Mathematical Research: ICMAM Latin America’s primary goal is to advance mathematical research in Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization accomplishes this through biennial conferences, research programs, and collaboration with renowned mathematical societies and institutions.
Global Reach: Dr. Cardona and Dr. Grajales shared how ICMAM Latin America has expanded from its origins in Cali to involve more than 50 mathematicians from around the world. This global perspective underscores the organization’s commitment to facilitating interaction between young, emerging researchers and established international mathematicians.
Gender Inclusivity: The interview emphasized ICMAM Latin America’s dedication to promoting gender inclusivity within the field of mathematics. The organization actively supports and highlights the work of women mathematicians in Latin America, addressing gender disparities in the mathematical community.
PriRadio TV’s coverage of ICMAM Latin America serves as a testament to the organization’s growing impact on mathematical research and collaboration in the region. The interview highlighted the vital role that ICMAM Latin America plays in bridging the gap between mathematicians in Latin America and their counterparts worldwide.
For more information about ICMAM Latin America and its mission, please visit:
About PriRadio TV:PriRadio TV, under the leadership of Benjamín Losada Posada (Researcher at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia), is a prominent media outlet known for its insightful coverage of various topics, including science, technology, and education. The organization plays a crucial role in showcasing stories that matter.
We are pleased to inform you that the remote lab of our Ghent Analysis and PDE Center in Armenia has received the second grant under the program “Adjunct Research Professorship Program (Remote Lab) 2023-2028” of Armenia: http://scs.am/en/resultsofgrants
The topic of this project is “Analysis on groups, and applications“.
This complements the earlier ADVANCE Research Grant from the FAST Foundation that we received for the project “Partial Differential Equations with Singularities” for the period 2023-2027: https://fast.foundation/en/program/847/2022/new_tab/6586/7034
This increases the size of our remote lab in Armenia to the total of 14 people, with a funding of about 1,000,000 USD for the period of 4-5 years.
We are also happy to note that the researchers employed in Armenia under these grants (Armenian and foreign) are 50% women and 50% men.
Further information and details on the activity of the remote lab will be available soon.
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