Dr. Malabika Pramanik Appointed Vice President of the American Mathematical Society (original) (raw)

Dr. Malabika Pramanik, Professor of Mathematics at the University of British Columia, has been appointed Vice President of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for a three-year term beginning February 1, 2025. Dr. Pramanik’s appointment reflects her distinguished career in mathematics and her leadership in advancing research, diversity and global scientific collaboration within the mathematical community.

Dr. Pramanik is a renowned mathematician whose work spans harmonic analysis, geometric measure theory, fractal geometry, and several complex variables. Her pioneering research has significantly advanced the understanding of analytic operators with geometric structures and patterns in sets.

Born and raised in West Bengal, India, Dr. Pramanik earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute in 1993 and 1995, respectively. She completed her Ph.D. in 2001 at the University of California, Berkeley, under the supervision of F. Michael Christ. Her dissertation, Weighted Integrals in ℝ² and the Maximal Conjugated Calderón–Zygmund Operator, laid the groundwork for her impactful career in analysis.

After holding faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin, University of Rochester, and California Institute of Technology, Dr. Pramanik joined UBC in 2006, where she has become a central figure in the department of mathematics. In 2020, she was appointed Scientific Director of the Banff International Research Station (BIRS), where she has fostered collaborative mathematical research on a global scale.

Dr. Pramanik’s contributions to the mathematical community include serving as an editor for several journals including the Transactions of the American Mathematical Society (2011–2019), representing the Pacific region as a Vice-President of the Canadian Mathematical Society (2017-2019) and organizing the “Diversity in Math” summer schools (2016-2020). Her selection as a Fellow of the AMS in 2022 recognizes her outstanding research and advocacy for under-represented groups in STEM.

Her other accolades include the Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize from the Association for Women in Mathematics (2015–2016), the Krieger–Nelson Prize from the Canadian Mathematical Society (2016), and her inclusion in the inaugural class of Fellows of the Canadian Mathematical Society (2018). She was also an invited speaker at the 2022 International Congress of Mathematicians, an honour reflecting her global impact on mathematics.

Dr. Pramanik shared her thoughts on this new role:

“Scholarly societies are sanctuaries of open and respectful intellectual exchange. In an increasingly divided world, they provide vital forums where diverse perspectives thrive, talent is nurtured, and new ideas inspire transformative directions.

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) has been a cornerstone of the global mathematical community, fostering the professional growth of generations of mathematical scientists, myself included. From its world-class journals, indispensable services like MathSciNet, MathJobs, and Mathematics Research Communities, to its vibrant national and international meetings, the AMS offers invaluable resources for mathematicians at every stage of their journey.

I am deeply honoured to serve as Vice President of the AMS and to contribute to an organization that has profoundly shaped my own path. I look forward to supporting its mission of inclusion, innovation, and excellence, and to empowering the next generation of mathematicians.”

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a leading organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and communication in the mathematical sciences. Through its internationally reputed journals, conferences, and services, the AMS continues to play a critical role in supporting and connecting the global mathematical community.