Assistant Instructional Professor | |
The University of Chicago | |
subhadip at uchicago dot edu |
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Eckhart 120B | |
5734 S. University Ave | |
Chicago, IL - 60637 | |
CV (Summer 2025) |
Biography
I am currently an Assistant Instructional Professor in the Department of Mathematics at The University of Chicago and in the Neubauer Phoenix STEM Scholars program at the Dean of Students Office.
Appointments
- Assistant Instructional Professor
The University of Chicago, 2023 - Present - Visiting Assistant Professor
The College of Wooster, 2020 - 2023 - Visiting Assistant Professor
Bowdoin College, 2018 - 2020
Education
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, 2018
University of Chicago - M.S. in Mathematics, 2014
University of Chicago - B.Math.(Hons.), 2012
Indian Statistical Institute
Teaching and Pedagogy
My pedagogical interests revolve around designing discovery-based, active, and inclusive learning environments that engage diverse students effectively. My course design emphasizes constructivist project-based learning, and alternative grading systems with clear feedback loops for iterative improvement. I’m currently updating my courses and assignments to be more AI-aware and to promote responsible use of technology. I lead our department’s Collaborative Learning program and train graduate TAs and undergraduate Lead Junior Tutors. I also advise the Neubauer Phoenix STEM Scholars.
During academic year 2025-2026, I will be a Associate Pedagogy Fellow at the Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning. Last year, I was a Pedagogy Fellow and was supported by a CCTL Grant to co-lead an Exploratory Teaching Group titled “Discussion on Implementing Alternate Grading and Redesigning Assessment in Math”.
Material from my current and past courses are accessible through the teaching page.
Research Interests
My background training is in low-dimensional topological dynamics, especially the theory of nonabelian group actions on the circle. I have also contributed to the theory of formal languages, aiming to solve combinatorial group theory problems using topological methods. I am broadly interested in topics related to geometric group theory, complex dynamics, and big mapping class groups.
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Chicago under the direction of Prof. Danny Calegari. My papers and preprints are linked on my research page.