Analysis & PDE Group: Five-Year Highlights (2019-2023)

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.

Brief Summary of 5-year Achievements:

Funding: attracted research funding of around € 10,500,000
Publications: over 350 papers and preprints; 3 books/memoirs
Editorial: 7 edited books and special issues
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)
Flemish Government Seasonal School: Singularities in science and engineering to Michael Ruzhansky and Ljubica Oparnica (€23,000)
Flemish Government Doctoral School: Wave equations and tsunami propagation to Michael Ruzhansky and Niyaz Tokmagambetov (€3,650)
Flemish Government Doctoral School: Inverse Spectral and Scattering Problems to Michael Ruzhansky and Vishvesh Kumar (€4,000)
The State Prize of Kazakhstan Republic in the field of science and technology named after al-Farabi to Durvudkhan Suragan
Grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) to Linda Botchway ($15,000)
Doctor of Science degree by the Supreme Attestation Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Erkinjon Karimov
Bolashak grant from the Kazakhstan government to Meirhan Berikhanov for 1-year visit to Ghent Analysis & PDE Centre
The CSC (Chinese Scholarship Council) grant to Guorong Hu for 1-year long visit to Ghent Analysis & PDE Centre
The CSC (Chinese Scholarship Council) grant to Qing Hong for 1-year long visit to Ghent Analysis & PDE Centre
State scientific scholarship for talented young scientists by the Kazakhstan Government to Aidyn Kassymov
The best young scientists award of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University to Bolys Sabitbek
State scientific scholarship for talented young scientists by the Kazakhstan Government to Nurgissa Yessirkegenov
Methusalem Laureate by BOF, UGent, Belgium, to Michael Ruzhansky (€4,502,000)
FWO Senior Research Grant “Pseudo-differential operators on homogeneous manifolds” to Michael Ruzhansky (€463,500) grant starts in 2022
FWO Senior Research Grant “Non-commutative wavelet analysis” to Michael Ruzhansky (€446,968) grant started in 2021
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)
Travel Grant by the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences for attending Sir Michael Atiyah Conference in Cambridge to Bolys Sabitbek
Interview by Duván Cardona for the Mexican magazine Revista D Escenarios
Early career researcher conference grant, IWOTA, Lancaster University, UK, to Duván Cardona
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Grant for young researchers to Duván Cardona
FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship, to Marianna Chatzakou
FWO PhD Fellowship, to Arne Hendrickx
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
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Grants for young researchers to Berikbol Torebek, Meiirkhan Borikhanov, Vishvesh Kumar, Karlygash Dosmagulova and Anjali Shrivastava
IMU-Simons African Fellowship Awards to Abimbola Abolarinwa (Nigeria) and Narciso Gomes (Capo Verde).
The Best Scientist Prize by the Kazakhstan Government to Niyaz Tokmagambetov and Durvudkhan Suragan, with awards of approx. 12,000 euro each
New Birkhäuser/Springer book series “Research Perspectives Ghent Analysis and PDE Center” was established in 2023; there are already 9 volumes scheduled to appear in this series in the next year
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)
Doctoral Schools grant for the summer school “Modern Problems in PDEs and Applications“, held in September 2023
FWO Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship to Duván Cardona
Bolashak PhD Fellowship to Yergen Aikyn
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)
Heidelberg Laureate Forum Grants for young researchers to Marianna Chatzakou and Joel Restrepo
Hong Kong Laureate Forum Grant to Kanat Tulenov
FWO visiting grant to Prof Uwe Kähler from University of Aveiro, Portugal, for a long-term visit to our centre
FWO, FCWO and Doctoral Schools grants to Marianna Chatzakou and Jozefien D’haeseleer for the forthcoming conference “Women in Mathematics”