Peter Jossen and Martin Larsson: newly appointed assistant professors

Dr Peter Simon Jossen (*1980), currently a post-doctoral student at EPFL, as Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Peter Simon Jossen researches various areas of arithmetic and algebraic geometry. His most important contribution to date was in the area of the Mumford-Tate conjecture. Along with the Tate and Hodge conjectures, this is one of many essential problems that correlate the arithmetical and geometrical aspects of algebraic varieties. By appointing Peter Simon Jossen, the Department of Mathematics is decisively strengthening its teaching and research activities in a key field of research.

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.