The Mathematics department at Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at LUMS has gained prominence for high-quality teaching, research, and activities related to the mathematical research and outreach it conducts. The Department offers effective programs of value to the mathematics community as a citadel of Mathesis Universalis. At the graduate level, the department has Ph.D. Mathematics and MS Mathematics programs. For undergraduates, we offer a BS in Mathematics, a BS with a joint specialization in Economics, a Minor in Mathematics and a Minor in Quantitative Finance. The department bears a vision similar to that of Henri Poincaré:  

To exist (in mathematics) is to be free from contradiction. But mere existence does not guarantee survival. To survive in mathematics requires a kind of vitality that cannot be described in purely logical terms.     

The department has over 11 faculty members working in diverse areas of pure, applied, and computational mathematics, which provide rigorous training to our students. Standard courses also include instruction on applications and cutting-edge mathematical research. The department's research environment is enhanced by various seminars held virtually/physically every week, notably the John Conway Spirited Seminar Series.     

Over the years, the department has been hosting regular workshops and thematic research schools. In recognition of the department’s ongoing endeavors, the European Mathematical Society (EMS) has awarded it the Emerging Regional Centre of Excellence (ERCE) status. Another honor received by the department is its selection as an ICTP Affiliated Centre by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). As an ICTP Affiliated Centre, the department hosts the prestigious International Mathematics Master (IMM) program. This two-year program recruits top talent, offers solid coursework, research and incorporates the involvement of the international math community through visiting professorships and joint research supervision. Moreover, the department regularly organizes in-house and outreach activities like LUMS Math Circles to popularize mathematics among school kids.

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