Side by side: interview with Cristiana De Filippis and Tuomo Kuusi

In this new interview series for the EMS Magazine, each article brings together two mathematicians who share something – such as a research area, a passion, or a professional context – but differ in other ways, as for instance age, gender identity, background, or geographical location. Sitting “side by side,” they reflect on their personal and professional journeys, their views, and the worlds they live in. The series is conducted by Raffaella Mulas and was born also thanks to the ideas and support of Apostolos Damialis (editorial director of EMS Press) and Donatella Donatelli (editor-in-chief of the EMS Magazine). By bringing together both common ground and contrast, side by side aims to reveal the richness of mathematical lives. In this first article, Raffaella Mulas interviews Cristiana De Filippis (University of Parma) and Tuomo Kuusi (University of Helsinki).