Dr. Dmitri Burago

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Biography

Dmitri Burago is a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Penn State University. He earned his Ph.D. from St. Petersburg State University in 1992, specializing in geometry and dynamical systems. His research interests encompass various areas including algorithmic complexity, differential geometry, and the interplay between geometry and dynamics. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including the Young Mathematician Award from the St. Petersburg Mathematical Society and the Faculty Scholar Medal from Pennsylvania State University. Burago has actively participated in shaping mathematical research and education, both nationally and internationally, contributing to many conferences and seminars across the globe. His notable publications include "A Course in Metric Geometry," co-authored with Yu. Burago and S. Ivanov, which has been well-received in the academic community. As an active researcher, he has secured several grants and has been involved in various professional committees. Burago continues to mentor undergraduate and graduate students while engaging in outreach programs to foster mathematics education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics.

Associate Professor

1998-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

Taught various mathematics courses and conducted research.

Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Post Doc Lecturer

1994-01-01 — 1995-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Lectured on advanced mathematics.

Scientific Researcher

1986-01-01 — 1994-01-01

St.-Petersburg Institute of Informatics and Automation, Russian Academy of Sciences • St. Petersburg, Russia

Conducted research in theoretical algorithms.

Assistant Professor

1990-01-01 — 1994-01-01

St. Petersburg State University • St. Petersburg, Russia

Taught mathematics and supervised research.

Awards

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Young Mathematician Award

1992-01-01
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Faculty Scholar Medal

1995-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

1997-01-01
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Leroy P. Steel Prize for Mathematical Exposition

2014-01-01
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Distinguished Professor of Mathematics

2012-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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