Tim-Henrik Buelles

About

I'm a researcher and engineer broadly interested in applied deep learning, ML systems, and GPU programming. I'm currently building foundation models for protein design at Pythia Labs.

My background is in theoretical mathematics. Before joining industry, I was a postdoc at Caltech working with Prof. Graber on algebraic geometry, derived categories, and string theory.

I did my PhD at ETH Zürich with Prof. Pandharipande and my MSc and BSc at the University of Bonn with Prof. Huybrechts.

Research

See Journal of Algebraic Geometry, Forum of Mathematics, and Manuscripta Mathematica for some of my papers, mostly on K3 surfaces, derived categories, and enumerative geometry.

Teaching

From 2016 to 2023 I was an instructor for mathematics, teaching courses and seminars at Caltech, ETH Zürich, and the University of Bonn (see here for a complete list). Topics included Linear Algebra, Commutative Algebra, Group Theory, Representation Theory, Galois Theory, Algebraic Curves, and Algebraic Geometry.

Personal

Out of office, most likely riding my bike. Long days out on quiet mountain roads. Recently been taking my running more seriously. The Zürich Marathon '22 is a memory that will stay with me forever. Check Strava for all of my ups and downs through training, traveling, and adventures.