Dr. Mark Haskins

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Biography

Mark Haskins is a Professor of Mathematics at Duke University, where his research focuses on the intersection of Differential Geometry and Partial Differential Equations, particularly concerning special geometric structures that arise in the context of holonomy and Riemannian geometry. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, obtained in 2000. Haskins has served in various roles, including as Deputy Director and is currently the lead organizer for a program on Special Geometric Structures at the Simons Laufer Mathematical Institute in Berkeley, California. His work has been recognized through grants from the Simons Foundation, reflecting his contributions to the field from 2016 to 2024. Haskins is actively engaged in lecturing and disseminating his research, with recent publications addressing the uniqueness of asymptotically conical gradient shrinking solitons and the dynamics of G2-Laplacian flow. He has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of geometric structures through his innovative research. As an esteemed mathematician, Haskins is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering development in the mathematical sciences.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in Mathematics, with a focus on Differential Geometry and related fields.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)