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Carlo Pagano is an Assistant Professor at Concordia University in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He completed his Bachelor and Master's degrees in Rome and received his PhD from Leiden University under the direction of Hendrik Lenstra. After spending several years at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics (MPIM) in Bonn, he continued as a guest researcher at the University of Glasgow, where he furthered his postdoctoral research. In August 2022, he joined Concordia University. His research focuses on statistical laws of arithmetic objects, particularly on the study of arithmetic iteration of polynomials and questions related to rational points on varieties and packing problems. He aims to provide insights into complex mathematical concepts through accessible writings for the general public, such as his work with Peter Koymans on settling Stevenhagen's conjecture regarding negative Pell equations, featured in Quanta magazine.
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