Events
22.06.22
Impressions of “Mathematical Concepts in the Sciences and Humanities” Impressions of “Mathematical Concepts in the Sciences and Humanities”
A heartfelt thanks to all speakers, participants, organizers, and supporters who made our conference “Mathematical Concepts in the Sciences and Humanities” in honor of our director Jürgen Jost an exceptional experience.
Announcements
20.05.22
Max Planck Partner Group in Brazil Max Planck Partner Group in Brazil
We are happy to announce the launch of a new Max Planck Partner Group in Brazil with focus on geometry and probability in dynamical systems. Led by Christian S. Rodrigues, the group will work in close cooperation with our director Jürgen Jost and his group members.
Miscellaneous
11.05.22
Stanislav Kazmin was awarded his Ph.D. for his research on correlated disorder in statistical models Stanislav Kazmin was awarded his Ph.D. for his research on correlated disorder in…
Our IMPRS student Stanislav Kazmin successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis in theoretical physics on the correlated disorder in statistical models at the University of Leipzig. Congrats, Dr. Kazmin, and our best wishes for the future!
Research
25.04.22
Time to rearrange Time to rearrange
In the latest issue of “Spektrum der Wissenschaft”, Guillermo Restrepo gives an excellent overview on the evolution of the periodic system, its mathematics and different representations.
Events
22.04.22
Birthday conference in honor of Jürgen Jost Birthday conference in honor of Jürgen Jost
We dedicate an entire conference week on Mathematical Concepts in the Sciences and Humanities to our founding director Jürgen Jost to celebrate his outstanding scientific achievements and 65th birthday.
Accolades
25.01.22
New year, new scholarships New year, new scholarships
We are very proud that our scientists Lukas Barth and Arthur Bik were able to start the new year with prestigious grants. Congratulations!
Miscellaneous
14.01.22
Marzieh Eidi has successfully completed her doctorate on the shape of data Marzieh Eidi has successfully completed her doctorate on the shape of data
Congratulations to Marzieh Eidi on the successful defense of her PhD thesis “Topological and Geometric Methods with a View Towards Data Analysis”. Best wishes for your future career Marzieh!
Research
20.08.21
What is consciousness? – New paper by Jürgen Jost What is consciousness? – New paper by Jürgen Jost
In his latest paper our director Jürgen Jost approaches the very different aspects of consciousness from the conceptual framework of information theory.
Events
09.06.21
ODYCCEUS Panel Discussion ODYCCEUS Panel Discussion
The ODYCCEUS research project will recapitulate years of research in its final conference next week. The conference will conclude with a public discussion panel on Social Media — Democratization or radicalization engine?
In Conversation
07.06.21
ODYCCEUS Podcast ODYCCEUS Podcast
The ODYCCEUS project researches how opinions are formed in social networks. In a podcast, researchers provide insights into how their work contributes to a better understanding of social issues - from climate change to political crises.
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Institute News
Events
13.03.26
Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside
To celebrate International Day of Mathematics, we warmly invite you to the film premiere: "Felix Klein – Insights from the Outside". Join us on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Cinestar Leipzig/Petersbogen to honor the life and work of Felix Klein. Admission free!
Math Planck People
10.03.26
Xi-Yuan (Bruce) Yin Xi-Yuan (Bruce) Yin
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
PhD Life
18.02.26
Structures in Flow – Successful PhD and New Appointment for Konstantin Kalinin Structures in Flow – Successful PhD and New Appointment for Konstantin Kalinin
Congratulations to Konstantin Kalinin on the successful defense of his doctoral dissertation in modern mathematical fluid dynamics and his appointment as William W. Elliott Assistant Research Professor of Mathematics at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Well done!
Job Openings
05.02.26
PhD Position in Stochastic Analysis at IMPRS Leipzig PhD Position in Stochastic Analysis at IMPRS Leipzig
MPI MiS, the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, will launch a new Emmy Noether Group on "Noise in Convection: Modelling and Analysis" led by Theresa Lange. The group investigates the interplay between randomness and convection in fluid flows. For this work, we are looking for a PhD Student.
Math Planck People
04.02.26
Teresa Yu Teresa Yu
Research at MPI MiS is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who pursue it. Our Math Planck People portrait series gives a face to our research and introduces the personalities that make up our institute - our scientists & staff. Meet our brilliant minds!
Accolades
23.01.26
Anna-Laura Sattelberger Selected to the Young Academy | Mainz Anna-Laura Sattelberger Selected to the Young Academy | Mainz
We warmly congratulate our research group leader Anna-Laura Sattelberger on her selection to the Young Academy of the Academy of Sciences and Literature | Mainz. We wish her every success in her work within this exciting interdisciplinary network.
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