Q-SPHERE is a focused workshop bringing together researchers working at the intersection of representation theory, symmetric pairs, quantum symmetric pairs, and Hecke algebras. A central theme is the rich theory of spherical functions, both classical and quantum, and their deep connections with special functions, orthogonal polynomials, and their vector- and matrix-valued generalizations with applications in mathematical physics.
The workshop aims to highlight recent advances, foster new collaborations, and provide a platform for exchanging ideas across these interconnected areas. By exploring symmetry, from Lie theory to quantum groups, participants will engage with the algebraic and analytic structures that drive current developments in harmonic analysis and special functions.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. The registration deadline is April 1, 2026.
We welcome experts, early-career researchers, and anyone interested in the vibrant interface of algebra, analysis, geometry and physics shaped by symmetry.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Andrea Appel (U. Parma)
- Kenny De Commer (VUB, Brussels)
- Jort de Groot (U. Amsterdam)
- Robin van Haastrecht (U. Gothenburg)
- Max van Horssen (U. Leuven)
- Mikhail Isachenkov (U. Amsterdam)
- Toshiyuki Kobayashi (U. Tokyo)
- Stefan Kolb (U. Newcastle)
- Tom Koornwinder (U. Amsterdam)
- Quentin Labriet (U. Montreal)
- Jules Lamers (U. Glasgow)
- Marta Mazzocco (Polytechnical U. of Catalonia, Barcelona)
- Stein Meereboer (Radboud U., Nijmegen)
- Eric Opdam (U. Amsterdam)
- Michael Pevzner (U. Tokyo and U. Reims Champagne-Ardenne)
- Margit Rösler (U. Paderborn)
- Nobakazu Shimeno (Kwansei Gakuin U.)
- Philip Schlösser (Radboud U., Nijmegen)
- Jinfeng Song (Hong Kong U. of Science and Technology)
- Jasper Stokman (U. Amsterdam)
- Bart Vlaar (BIMSA, Beijing)
- Liao Wang (U. Bonn)
- Hideya Watanabe (Rikkyo U., Tokyo)
Organizers:
- Erik Koelink
- Stein Meereboer
- Maarten van Pruijssen
- Philip Schlösser
