Jafari Amir Asadollah

Biography

Dr. Amir Jafari is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Sharif University of Technology (since 2009). His research spans algebraic geometry, number theory, combinatorics, game theory, and cryptography, with extensive contributions to both pure and applied mathematics. Dr. Jafari has held research and teaching appointments at several leading institutions worldwide, including Stanford University, Duke University, Northwestern University, the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), and IST Austria. He has also served as CEO of the Maryam Mirzakhani Mathematics Foundation and remains actively involved in mentoring, editorial work, and advancing mathematical education in Iran and abroad.

Research Interests

Algebraic Geometry

Number Theory

Combinatorics & Graph Theory

Game Theory

Cryptography

Education

Ph.D. Mathematics, Brown University, USA (1998–2003)

• Dissertation: Framed MHS associated to iterated integrals and strong Suslin reciprocity law for curves
• Advisor: Alexander Goncharov

M.S. Computer Science, Brown University, USA (2001–2003)

• Thesis: On the notion of regret in infinitely played games (Advisor: Amy Greenwald)

M.S. Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University, USA (1995–1998)

• Advisor: Victor Kolyvagin

B.S. Mathematics, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (1992–1995)

• Graduated first in class

Academic Positions

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (2009–present)

Visiting Researcher, IST Austria (Summer 2019)

Instructor, Stanford University (Summer 2011–2016)

Postdoctoral Fellow, Duke University, USA (2005–2008)

Member, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA (2004–2005, mentored by Pierre Deligne)

Visiting Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, USA (2003–2004)

Selected Publications

• Alipour, S., Jafari, A., Mazidi, M., Najafian, A. “Partial coloring complex, vertex decomposability and Tverberg’s theorem with constraints.” SODA, 2024.
• Azarpendar, S., Jafari, A. “Lower bounds for the chromatic number of certain Kneser-type hypergraphs.” European Journal of Combinatorics, 2023.
• Jafari, A., Khazaei, S. “Partial secret sharing schemes.” IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, 2023.
• Jafari, A., Najafi-Amin, A. “A new basis for the U-invariants of the binary forms.” Communications in Algebra, 2023.
• Jafari, A., Rostamkhani, F. “On ternary quadratic forms over the rational numbers.” Czechoslovak Mathematical Journal, 2022.
• Jafari, A., Khazaei, S. “On abelian and homomorphic secret sharing schemes.” Journal of Cryptology, 2021.
• Jafari, A., Furusho, H. “Regularization and generalized double shuffle relations for p-adic multiple zeta values.” Compositio Mathematica, 2007.
• Greenwald, A., Jafari, A. “A general class of no regret algorithms and game theoretic equilibria.” COLT Conference, 2003.
• Jafari, A., Tabesh, Y., Noohi, B., Takloo-Bighash, R. Preparation for Math Olympiads. Sharif University Press, 1997.

(Extensive publication record in algebra, combinatorics, cryptography, and computational mathematics.)

Teaching Experience

Taught 20+ courses in mathematics and computer science including algebraic geometry, number theory, K-theory, Lie groups, combinatorics, graph theory, cryptography, calculus, and differential equations.

Instructor, Stanford University (2011–2016, summer courses).

Instructor & Lecturer, Sharif University of Technology (2009–present).

Student Affairs Counselor, Sharif University (2010–2012, 2021–present).

Honors & Awards

Silver Medal, International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), Moscow, 1992

Gold Medal, Iranian Mathematical Competition, 1995

Excellence in Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University, 1997

Best Teacher Award, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Sharif University, 2010

Best Researcher Award, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Sharif University, 2020

Academic Service & Leadership

CEO, Maryam Mirzakhani Mathematics Foundation (2019–present)

Referee, Maryam Mirzakhani Award, Iranian Mathematical Society (2021–present)

Team Organizer & Mentor, International Mathematical Competition (Sharif University, 2010, 2016, 2018)

Chief Editor, Journal of Mathematics at Sharif University (2011–present)