[Seminar] "Borel Summability of WKB Solutions for Higher-Order Equations" by Nikita Nikolaev

Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06 (part of TSVP Thematic Program "Exact Asymptotics: From Fluid Dynamics to Quantum Geometry")

Abstract: I will explain in some detail my recent proof of Borel summability of WKB solutions of singularly perturbed higher-order linear ODEs. The proof consists of reducing the problem to a matrix Riccati differential equation in a standard form. Applying the Borel transform, we get a nonlinear PDE which we solve using the method of successive approximations. The biggest challenge is to show that this solution can be analytically continued along a ray in the Borel plane, and this involves keeping track of an interesting Stokes phenomenon.

[Seminar] "Microbe-Machine cybernetic coupling: A feedback loop for ethology and proto intelligences study " by Charles Fosseprez

Profile: Deep into the micro-world, I've been captivated by the complexity of microbial communities. My scientific journey is rooted in the exploration of collective evolution within living systems. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cybernetics are my focal points, and I'm eager to share the marvels of this field with a broader audience. My approach is decidedly interdisciplinary, with a global footprint spanning diverse subjects. From unraveling the geometric symphony of embryo organization to delving into the fabrication of nanorobots for information processing, my pursuits have been wide-ranging. I've navigated through startups and ventured into the realm of art, guided by a persistent curiosity about constraints and compartments in biological systems. Philosophical contemplation is woven into my scientific exploration, yet I maintain a practical mindset as I am an Engineer with an eye on real-world applications.

TSVP Seminar: "Analytic continuation-an introduction" by Sam Crew

Sam is interested in geometrical aspects of quantum field theory, resurgence and quantum information theory. He is currently at the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy and Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany. He completed his PhD in 2021 at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Nick Dorey and previously worked at the University of Bath. www.samuelcrew.com

Security of Discrete-Modulated Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution

Speaker: Dr. Stefan Baeuml, Institute of Photonic Sciences

EVSP Talk: "Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates: our experience with an alternative model organism" by Daniel Chourrout

Our knowledge of modern biology is based on the study of just a handful of species, which, due to technological investments that have been made, have become increasingly unavoidable. Neglecting, sometimes forgetting, almost all other life forms has been a consequence of this. The problem seems insoluble, but new scientific disciplines fortunately required moving beyond classic laboratory species. One of them is evo-devo, a fairly recent combination of two traditional disciplines, evolutionary biology and developmental biology. Questions on the evolution of animal development led several of us to choose Oikopleura dioica, a species little known to the general public but of considerable importance in marine ecosystems. The first results were a little shocking, but that was not the end of our surprises…

TSVP Seminar: "An overview of Transseries" by Ines Aniceto

Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06

TSVP Seminar: "Donaldson-Thomas theory for quivers with potential" by Nick Williams

Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06

Career Talk: "How to write a lot and well" by Shinichi Nakagawa

My research group has consistently published ~20 papers per year for 15 years, and most of these papers were published in the top 25% of journals (CiteScores) with an average citation of > 100. How did we manage to do this? There are several reasons. In this interactive talk session, I will share one core secret: how to write a lot and well. If you can do it, you are invincible in academia or elsewhere. But how do you do this? You should consider writing a review to transform you into an amazing writer.

TSVP Seminar: "The BPS Riemann-Hilbert problem" by Omar Kidwai

Discussion seminar, 2pm in L5EF06

Career Talk: "Systematic Reviews for Beginners" by Malgorzata Lagisz

This interactive workshop is intended for those starting or considering a systematic review-like project. I will provide a quick overview of the systematic review process. The focus will be on the most common traps you may encounter and ways to avoid them. The interactive presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. For example, you may want to ask: "What are the types of reviews and what are they good for?", "What is a great topic for a systematic-like review?", "How long will it take?" etc.