Research interests: I am interested in combinatorial aspects of algebraic geometry and representation theory, and their connections with convex geometry and convex polytopes. In particular, I have worked in problems related to toric varieties, flag varieties and Schubert calculus, spherical varieties, equivariant cohomology, localization and GKM theory. One of my current research interests is the theory of Okounkov bodies. I also have a side interest in quantum information and cryptography (elliptic curve and hyperelliptic curve cryptography). Position: As of Sep. 1, 2010, I have moved to Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA, where I am an assistant professor. Background : - Ph.D., University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (2002) - B.Math., Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1996) E-mail : kaveh AT pitt.edu Office: Thackeray Hall 424, University of Pittsburgh Work phone: 412-624-8331 Fax: 412-624-8397

	The homepage of my beloved PhD advisor Prof. A. G. Khovanskii at the University of Toronto.  The homepage of Sharif University of Technology (Tehran-Iran) where I received my undergraduate degree.