Sergei Gukov
Sergei Gukov
John D. MacArthur Professor of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics
B.S., Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 1997; M.S., Princeton University 2001; Ph.D., 2001. Associate Professor, Caltech, 2005-07; Professor, 2007-21; MacArthur Professor, 2021-.
Overview
Research Interests:
- Mathematics and Machine Learning (we are hiring!)
- Future of AI in Mathematics and Automated Theorem Proving
- Quantum Topology (see Quantum Topol. 12, 2021, 1 for a published version)
- geometric Langlands program (see Current Developments in Mathematics 2006, 2008, 35 for a published version)
- gauge theory (see ATMP 27, 2023, no.2 for a published version)
- Rozansky-Witten geometry of Coulomb branches (see J. Geom. Phys. 168, 2021, 104311 for a published version)
- categorification of knot and 3-manifold invariants (see Exp. Math. 15, 2006, 129 and J. Knot Theor. Ramifications 29, 2020, 2040003)
- KLR algebras, DAHA, and (logarithmic) vertex algebras
- Mathematical physics
Seminars:
- I run a seminar on Mathematics and Machine Learning: 2-3pm on Tuesdays in East Bridge Conference room 114
Recent Events:
- plenary talk at the First International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS)
- Public Lecture at String Math 2023: Will AI disrupt the way we do mathematical research?
Editorial Boards
Selected Awards
- Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics, 3d modularity, 2026
- Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics, 2025
Selected Awards
- Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics, 3d modularity, 2026
- Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics, 2025
Caltech Affiliations
- Consulting Director, American Institute of Mathematics, 2024-present
- Director, Merkin Center for Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2022-present
Caltech Affiliations
- Consulting Director, American Institute of Mathematics, 2024-present
- Director, Merkin Center for Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2022-present
Professional Service
- Scientific Boards: American Institute of Mathematics (2014-2024) Centre for Quantum Mathematics
- Editorial Boards: Journal of Knot Theory and Its Ramifications, Letters in Mathematical Physics, Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence and the Mathematical CommunityAMS, 2/1/2025 – 1/31/2027
Professional Service
- Scientific Boards: American Institute of Mathematics (2014-2024) Centre for Quantum Mathematics
- Editorial Boards: Journal of Knot Theory and Its Ramifications, Letters in Mathematical Physics, Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence and the Mathematical CommunityAMS, 2/1/2025 – 1/31/2027