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Curtis McMullen

Harvard University · Mathematics

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Curtis McMullen is the Maria Moors Cabot Professor of the Natural Sciences at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics. His research interests include dynamics, geometry, and moduli spaces. He is known for his work in Riemann surfaces and has contributed to various mathematical fields. McMullen's academic profile includes courses such as Math 213b and participation in seminars on dynamics and geometry. His publications and expositions reflect his ongoing engagement with mathematical research and education.


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Curtis McMullen is a mathematician whose research focuses on complex dynamics, Teichmüller theory, and related areas. His work explores the interplay between geometry, dynamics, and topology, with significant contributions to the study of rational maps, moduli spaces, and fractal dimensions. McMullen's research includes investigations into the Hausdorff dimension of fractals, renormalization techniques, and the dynamics of holomorphic maps. He has also examined the connections between complex dynamics and algebraic geometry, particularly in the context of K3 surfaces and Teichmüller curves. His publications often address the behavior of iterative root-finding algorithms and the properties of Julia sets of entire functions.

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