Paul Nelson: newly appointed assistant professor

Dr Paul D. Nelson(*1984), currently a post-doctoral student at EPFL, as Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Paul Nelson is one of the leading young experts investigating the analytical aspects of automorphic forms and their applications, with special reference to arithmetic quantum chaos. He has achieved international recognition for his work, which combines different theories. With the appointment of Paul Nelson, ETH Zurich will be able to expand and develop its already strong group of researchers in the field of number theory and geometry. The breadth of his knowledge and his reputation will greatly enrich the Department of Mathematics. (Media release ETH Board, 22 May 2014)