Artan Sheshmani
About Artan Sheshmani
Artan Sheshmani serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at 3D Continuum and is a Full Professor at Yanqi Lake Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications. He holds a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in research and teaching at prestigious institutions including Harvard University and MIT.
Current Role at 3D Continuum
Artan Sheshmani serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at 3D Continuum since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in mathematics and engineering to advance the company's scientific initiatives. His leadership focuses on integrating innovative approaches in research and development, particularly in areas related to geometry and its applications.
Education and Expertise
Artan Sheshmani holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Pure Mathematics in 2008 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field in 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research and professional endeavors.
Professional Background
Artan Sheshmani has held various academic positions throughout his career. He was a Visiting Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for two months in 2016 and served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT for six months in the same year. He worked as a Visiting Professor at the University of Miami from 2020 to 2023. Currently, he is an Associate member at the National Research University — Higher School of Economics and a Full Professor at Yanqi Lake Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications since May 2022.
Research Collaborations and Focus
Artan Sheshmani's research involves collaborations with notable mathematicians such as Shing-Tung Yau, Cody Long, and Cumrun Vafa. His work primarily focuses on the geometry of moduli spaces over complex varieties of dimensions 2, 3, and 4. He explores dualities between these geometries and extends his research into derived geometry and geometric representation theory.
Achievements and Grants
Artan Sheshmani received the IRFD 'Research Leader' grant in 2019 for his project 'Embedded surfaces, dualities and quantum number theory.' This project was co-financed by Harvard University CMSA, reflecting his contributions to the field of mathematics and his ability to secure funding for significant research initiatives.