Nesbit Lecture: A journey through diffusion geometry

Speaker: Professor Ben Andrews
Affiliation: Australian National University

Abstract

The 2025 Nesbit Endowed Lecture in Mathematics presents renowned mathematician, Professor Ben Andrews, as he explores the world of geometric flows, shape shifting and the robust computational framework that is diffusion geometry.

From graceful curves to higher-dimensional constructs, this lecture will guide you through a rich mathematical landscape. Whether you're a seasoned geometer or a curious lifelong-learner, don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge and your mind.

About the presenter

Professor Ben Andrews is a leading international researcher in differential geometry and related partial differential equations and is particularly famous for his work in geometric evolutions. Among many notable achievements is his resolution of Firey’s conjecture in 1999 on the shape of rolling stones and the recent resolution of one of the most celebrated open problems in mathematics, the fundamental gap conjecture for the eigenvalues of the Laplacian. His research successes have been recognised by many awards, including a prestigious invited lecture in the geometry section of the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2002.