New Professor in Mathematics

The University of Luxembourg recently welcomed Prof. Claudio Llosa Isenrich as Associate Professor in Mathematics. Claudio has built an international academic career across some of Europe’s leading research centres, completing his PhD at Oxford before holding positions in Paris, Vienna, Bonn and Karlsruhe. His research lies at the intersection of geometric group theory and complex geometry, where he studies the symmetries underlying geometric spaces. At the University of Luxembourg, he looks forward to developing an active research group and teaching within the university’s international and multilingual environment.

3 questions to Prof. Claudio Llosa Isenrich

Could you briefly introduce yourself?

My name is Claudio Llosa Isenrich and I recently joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Luxembourg as an Associate Professor. My research area is geometric group theory, complex geometry and their interactions. For non-experts I would describe it as the study of symmetries of geometric spaces – the collection of all symmetries of a space is what mathematicians call a group. For concrete examples you can think of the symmetries of an equilateral triangle or a square and observe that the triangle has six symmetries, while the square has eight. A central goal of my research is to understand how much information these symmetries capture about the geometric properties of a space and, conversely, how the geometric properties of a space influence its symmetries.

Before joining the University of Luxembourg, I had the opportunity to live and work in several European countries: I completed my PhD in Oxford in 2017 and then worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Paris, Vienna and Bonn, and as a junior professor in Karlsruhe. I am now looking forward to building an active group in my area at the University of Luxembourg and to contributing to the mission of the university.

What inspired you to join the University of Luxembourg?

The University of Luxembourg has a strong department in mathematics with groups in areas adjacent to my research interests. This creates a stimulating environment to pursue my research agenda and build an active group around the interactions of geometric group theory and complex geometry.

I appreciate that interdisciplinary interactions are actively encouraged at the university and am looking forward to talking to colleagues in other disciplines. In addition, I really enjoy the international and multilingual atmosphere both at the university and in Luxembourg itself. I am particularly excited about the opportunity of teaching and mentoring the diverse student community here.

‟ The University of Luxembourg offers a stimulating environment to pursue my research agenda and build an active group around the interactions of geometric group theory and complex geometry. ”

Prof. Claudio Llosa Isenrich

Associate Professor in Mathematics

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What will be your main activities and challenges in this new role?

I plan to build an active research group in my area, offer lecture courses in English and French for the Bachelor and Master programmes in mathematics, and play an active role in the Department of Mathematics.

Starting in a new place, building a research group, and teaching in a new language (i.e., in French) will take some time and effort. However, it is also very exciting, and my new colleagues have been very welcoming, and supportive. I am looking forward to working and living here in Luxembourg.