Alicia Dickenstein

Alicia Dickenstein (born 17 January 1955, in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine mathematician known for her work on algebraic geometry, particularly toric geometry, tropical geometry, and their applications to biological systems.[1] She is a full professor at the University of Buenos Aires,[2] a 2019 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society,[3] a former vice-president of the International Mathematical Union (2015–2018), and a 2015 recipient of The World Academy of Sciences prize.[4]

Alicia Dickenstein
Born17 January 1955
Buenos Aires
NationalityArgentine
Alma materUniversity of Buenos Aires
Scientific career
FieldsAlgebraic Geometry and Nonlinear Algebra
InstitutionsUniversity of Buenos Aires
Doctoral advisorMiguel E. M. Herrera

Research

Dickenstein is editor-in-chief of the journal Revista de la Unión Matemática Argentina.[5] She is also a corresponding editor for the SIAM Journal on Applied Algebra and Geometry.[6]

In 2009–2010, Dickenstein was an Eisenbud professor at MSRI, and in 2012–2013, she was a Simons professor at MSRI.[7][8] In 2016, Dickenstein was a Knut and Alice Wallenbergs Professor at KTH.[9]

Her research focuses on using Algebraic geometry and combinatorics to predict behaviours of Biological systems without knowing precise parameters.[10] In joint work with Mercedes Pérez Millán, she created a system called The MESSI System (named after the footballer, Lionel Messi) which stands for Modifications of the type-Enzyme-Substrate or Swap with Intermediates. This allows researchers to prove general results valid in certain networks.[10][11]

Education

Dickenstein obtained her Ph.D. from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in 1982 under Miguel E. M. Herrera.[12][13]

Honors

In 2015, Dickenstein received the TWAS Prize from The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries.

In 2018, Dickenstein was elected as a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for "contributions to computational algebra and its applications, especially in systems biology, and for global leadership in supporting underrepresented groups in mathematics."[14] That year, she was also named a Full Member of the National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Argentina.[15]

In 2020 she was named a SIAM Fellow "for contributions to algebraic geometry and its applications within geometric modeling and in the study of biochemical reaction networks".[16]

In 2021, Dickenstein received the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award for the Latin America and Caribbean region. She was "recognized for her outstanding contributions at the forefront of mathematical innovation by leveraging algebraic geometry in the field of molecular biology. Her research enables scientists to understand the structures and behavior of cells and molecules, even on a microscopic scale. Operating at the frontier between pure and applied mathematics, she has forged important links to physics and chemistry and enabled biologists to gain an in-depth structural understanding of biochemical reactions and enzymatic networks."[17]

In 2023 she was granted the Platinum Konex Award for her work in Mathematics in the last decade.[18]

Leadership

In 2021, Dickensen joined the SIAM Council as a Member-at-Large.[19]

Children's books

Dickenstein has produced several books for children, including Mate max: la matemática en todas partes, which presents mathematical problems designed for young children.[10]

References
  1. Pérez Millán, Mercedes; Dickenstein, Alicia (2018). "The Structure of MESSI Biological Systems". SIAM Journal on Applied Dynamical Systems. 17 (2): 1650–1682. arXiv:1612.08763. doi:10.1137/17M1113722. S2CID 1653468.
  2. Dickenstein, Alicia (2018), Alicia Dickenstein Short CV (PDF), mathunion, retrieved 26 January 2019
  3. Class of the Fellows of the AMS, accessed 26 January 2019.
  4. "Prizes and Awards". The World Academy of Sciences. 2016.
  5. "Editorial board", Revista de la Unión Matemática Argentina, retrieved 2018-08-08
  6. "Editorial board", SIAM Journal on Applied Algebra and Geometry, retrieved 26 January 2019
  7. List of Eisenbud Professors, retrieved 26 January 2019
  8. List of Simons Professors, retrieved 26 January 2019
  9. Knut and Alice Wallenbergs Professor, retrieved 26 January 2019
  10. "Alicia Dickenstein presents her "Messi" research | ICM News". 31 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
  11. Pérez Millán, Mercedes.; Dickenstein, Alicia. (2018-01-01). "The Structure of MESSI Biological Systems". SIAM Journal on Applied Dynamical Systems. 17 (2): 1650–1682. arXiv:1612.08763. doi:10.1137/17M1113722. S2CID 1653468.
  12. Alicia Dickenstein at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
  13. Newsletter European Mathematical Society June 2012 Issue 84
  14. "Fellows of the American Mathematical Society". Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  15. List of Full Members of ACNEFN, retrieved 2022-01-14
  16. SIAM Announces Class of 2020 Fellows, SIAM, March 31, 2020, retrieved 2020-06-12
  17. L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards honour five women researchers in mathematics, astrophysics, chemistry and informatics, February 11, 2021, retrieved 2021-04-04
  18. "El listado completo de los científicos distinguidos con los premios Konex de Brillante y Platino". infobae (in European Spanish). 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  19. "Meet SIAM's Newest Leadership". SIAM News. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
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