OVERVIEW
ROLES AT IMM
2022
IMM International Faculty
Commutative Algebra and Combinatorics
Course
Pakistan
Fall
2020
IMM International Faculty
Commutative Algebra
Course
Pakistan
Fall
ABOUT ME
What are your current areas of research and what excites you most about these areas?
Algebraic and Geometric Combinatorics
How would you define your field of study? What is your vision about it? Which are the topics you're most passionate about?
I work in the field of Algebraic and Geometric Combinatorics. In this field combinatorial questions are translated into questions from algebra, geometry or topology and then solved using powerful machinery from these mathematical theories.
Vice versa, one employs the very same powerful machinery to translate problems from algebra, geometry and topology to combinatorial questions and then solves them using the
toolset of combinatorics.
In general, I am fascinated by the interaction of mathematical fields and I strongly believe in its potential to further the development of mathematics.
CURRICULUM
from 2019 to Present
IMM International Faculty, International Mathematics Master (IMM)
International
from 2002 to Present
Full Professor, Philipps-University Marburg
Germany
from 1999 to 2002
Associate Professor, Philipps-University Marburg
Germany
from 1993 to 1997
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Duisburg-Essen
Germany
from 1989 to 1992
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Germany
from 1988 to 1990
PhD Graduate, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Germany
MORE INFORMATION
How do you expect your experience in IMM to be? Why did you accept to teach for this project?
I have taught summer schools, mini courses etc. in Europe, USA,
Subsahran Africa and the Middle East Even though the students came from very different social, cultural and educational backgrounds they shared the passion for mathematics. I was always heartened when I experienced this passion while teaching. I expect IMM to attract the very students fascinated by mathematics and eager to absorb new theories.
What is your teaching philosophy? What would you like to transmit to your students? How do you motivate them?
I strongly believe in learning through student - teacher interaction.Through interaction the teacher can adapt to the students' speed of learning or detect and mend their weaknesses. Nevertheless, it is indispensible to convey the message to the students, that mathematics is hard work and even the brightest minds will face frustration.In my opinion, to motivate students that have experienced frustration and failure is the toughest part of teaching mathematics.