The academic career of Serge Tabachnikov spans research in geometry, dynamical systems, and differential topology. Born in Moscow in 1956, he relocated to the United States in 1990. He currently holds a position as a Professor of Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University, contributing to the field through his extensive publications and editorial roles in scholarly mathematics journals.
Academic Background
Tabachnikov received his formal mathematical training in Moscow, attending both the Moscow Pedagogical State University and Lomonosov Moscow State University. He earned a candidate of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics in 1987. His doctoral research was conducted under the supervision of Dmitry Fuchs and Anatoly Fomenko, establishing a foundation in classical and modern geometry.
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Since arriving in the United States, Tabachnikov has maintained a long-term affiliation with Pennsylvania State University. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Deputy Director of the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM), located in Providence, Rhode Island. He currently holds the title of Emeritus Deputy Director of that institution.
Editorial and Professional Contributions
Beyond his teaching and research, Tabachnikov has been active in the administrative side of mathematical publishing. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Experimental Mathematics. He holds current editorial responsibilities as the Editor-in-Chief of the Arnold Mathematical Journal and as a co-Editor-in-Chief of the Mathematical Intelligencer. He is a recognized fellow of the American Mathematical Society.
Research and Publications
His published work covers topics ranging from differential and symplectic topology to the study of billiards. Key publications include the 2005 text Geometry and Billiards, as well as Projective differential geometry old and new, co-authored with Valentin Ovsienko. He also collaborated with Dmitry Fuchs on the Mathematical Omnibus, a compilation of 30 lectures on classical mathematics.
Fast facts
- Born: 1956, Moscow
- Citizenship: United States
- Primary Field: Geometry
- Current Employer: Pennsylvania State University
- Fellow of the American Mathematical Society: 2013
- Languages: English, Russian
Questions readers ask
Where did Serge Tabachnikov earn his doctoral degree?
He earned his degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1987.
What subjects does Serge Tabachnikov research?
His work encompasses geometry, differential geometry, dynamical systems, differential topology, and low-dimensional topology.
Achievements
- Held posts at Pennsylvania State University
- Fields: dynamical systems theory, differential topology and low-dimensional topology
