A presentation of our newly employed colleagues.

Simon Leo Rydin Myerson
Assistant Professor at the Division of Algebra and Geometry
My research is in analytic number theory and harmonic analysis. I am particularly interested in Diophantine equations, and in the application of ideas from number theory to the analysis of PDE. I work especially with the circle method, exponential sums, real analysis, and elementary methods. Sometimes I can add a pinch of decoupling, sieve theory or algebraic geometry.
Before joining Chalmers I was a Warwick Zeeman Lecturer at the University of Warwick.
Start date: May 1, 2025
Siri Tinghammar Jönsson
PhD student at the Division of Analysis and Probability Theory
Start date: April 22, 2025
David Olsson
PhD student at the Division of Analysis and Probability Theory
My PhD project concerns integrable systems, which are certain dynamical systems that are analytically solvable due to their high degree of symmetry. They are, for example, used to describe the quantum harmonic oscillator, the two-body problem, as well as the interaction between stable wave packets known as solitons. Under the supervision of Martin Hallnäs, I will study integrable many-particle systems of Calogero-Moser type.
Before enrolling as a PhD student at Chalmers I studied physics and mathematics at the University of Gothenburg. In my master’s thesis I examined so called quaternionic modular forms through the lens of Eisenstein series on the Lie group SU(2,1).
Start date: April 7, 2025

Mizanur Rahaman
Assistant Professor at the Division of Analysis and Probability Theory
My research is broadly based on the mathematical foundation of Quantum Information Theory (QIT) and focuses on applying ideas from operator algebras and functional analysis to explore fundamental concepts in quantum theory such as quantum nonlocality, entanglement theory, Shannon theory, and Quantum Markov Semigroups.
Before joining Chalmers, I was a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow at ENS de Lyon, France. I obtained my Ph.D at the University of Regina, Canada and worked as a postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo where I was an affiliated member at the Institute for Quantum Computing.
Start date: March 1, 2025

Johan Wärnegård
Postdoctor at the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
My research currently focuses on two areas at the intersection of mathematical physics and numerical analysis. I investigate numerical methods for solving nonlinear Schrödinger equations in order to better understand quantum mechanical phenomena like polaritons and Bose-Einstein condensates. Additionally, I work on developing the general theory of numerical homogenization of partial differential equations. Until recently, I conducted this research as a member of the CM3 group at Columbia University. My research is supported by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Start date: February 1, 2025

Henrik Häggström
PhD student at the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
My research lies at the intersection of mathematics and biology, addressing the central problems of cellular ageing. The primary focus is on developing methods and tools for efficient modeling pipelines, which will be exploited in developing a comprehensive whole-cell model for replicative ageing. The goal is to enhance our understanding of key lifespan regulators and identify pivotal events leading to cellular senescence. I will be supervised by Marija Cvijovic and Umberto Picchini.
Previously, I worked as a project assistant here at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Start date: January 15, 2025
Håvard Damm-Johnsen
Postdoctor at the Division of Algebra and Geometry
Start date: January 15, 2025

Ismael Zerroug Strömstedt
Akelius Math Learning Lab
I have an educational background in education and leadership, supported by professional experience. My roles have included teaching and mentoring students to help them reach their full potential in mathematics.
At Akelius Math Learning Lab, I am passionate about contributing to the development of engaging and impactful teaching materials, aiming to empower students with opportunities to succeed and thrive in their learning journeys
Start date: January 7, 2025

Peter Helgesson
Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Division of Analysis and Probability Theory
My primary work is in the business sector, where I am a specialist in AI and data science at the consulting firm Eghed. My interests span a broad range of areas, but I am particularly interested in problems in optimal control that, in one way or another, involve methods from AI/ML. At the beginning of my professional career, I worked for several years in the financial industry, focusing on quantitative analysis and data science, especially issues related to credit risk and pricing.
I earned my PhD in mathematics in 2015. My research focused on the mathematical analysis of a selection of game-theoretical models with applications in biology and economics.
In my role as an adjunct senior lecturer, I work with teaching, primarily at the master's level. I also supervise and examine theses in applied mathematical statistics, data science, and AI.
Start date: January 1, 2025

Nancy Abdallah
Senior Lecturer at the Division of Algebra and Geometry
I began studying Mathematics in Lebanon, and I went on to complete a PhD in algebraic geometry at Université Côte d'Azur, in France. In 2016, I moved to Sweden, and I have worked as a researcher and a teacher at various universities. I work mainly in commutative algebra, and my research interests include the study of Artinian Gorenstein algebras (Lefschetz properties, Jordan type, and related topics).
Start date: January 1, 2025

Mingchen Xia
Postdoctor at the Division of Algebra and Geometry
Start date: December 1, 2024

Jenny Enerbäck
Project Assistant at the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
My research is about developing optimisation models of positive energy districts, under the supervision of Ann-Brith Strömberg. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering and is part of the larger project Digital Twin for Positive Energy Districts – DT4PED.
I completed my M. Sc. in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at Linköping University, specialising in Engineering Mathematics.
Start date: November 25, 2024

Helga Kristín Ólafsdóttir
Postdoctor at the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Start date: November 4, 2024

Jakob Palmkvist
Senior Lecturer at the Division of Algebra and Geometry
My research interests lie in the areas of algebra and mathematical physics. In particular, I am interested in extensions of Kac-Moody algebras to infinite-dimensional integer-graded Lie superalgebras and related structures with applications to supergravity theories.
I have previously worked at the Max Planck Institute for gravitational physics, Université Libre de Bruxelles, IHÉS, Texas A&M University and at the Department of Physics at Chalmers. I have also been a guest lecturer at Mathematical Sciences.
Start date: November 1, 2024