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PhD Life
24.09.26
Exploring Positive Geometries in Physics Exploring Positive Geometries in Physics
Congratulations to Joris Koefler on the successful defense of his PhD on “Positive Geometries in Physics”, and on his postdoctoral position at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
Events
05.09.26
Art & Science Open Air Festival Art & Science Open Air Festival
Science meets creativity. Join us for the Max Planck Science Festival on September 5 at Heiter bis Wolkig, where art, science, and music come together. Enjoy inspiring talks, science comics, hands-on activities, and a diverse line-up of music acts – all in a relaxed festival atmosphere.
Events
17.08.26
Dive Into Research 2026 Dive Into Research 2026
Our institute is playing a key role in the Dive into Research (DiR) workshop taking place from 10 August to 18 September 2026 at Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, as part of the Combinatorial Synergies initiative. A great example of collaboration between MPI-MiS and MPI-CBG!
Math Planck People
12.08.26
Andrea Rosana Andrea Rosana
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!
Events
23.07.26
ICM 2026 – MPI MiS at the World's Leading Mathematics Congress ICM 2026 – MPI MiS at the World's Leading Mathematics Congress
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 opens today in Philadelphia – bringing together the world's leading mathematicians for one of the most prestigious events in the field. We are proud to be part of this global gathering with contributions to the scientific program, an international film premiere, and an exhibition booth.
PhD Life
22.07.26
Leonie Kayser Earns PhD and Joins University of Bern Leonie Kayser Earns PhD and Joins University of Bern
After successfully defending her doctoral thesis on “Computation and Complexity in Algebraic Geometry” Leonie Kayser will begin a new chapter this September as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bern. Heartfelt congratulations!
Accolades
02.07.26
Máté L. Telek to receive SIAM Student Paper Prize Máté L. Telek to receive SIAM Student Paper Prize
Heartfelt congratulations to our former postdoc Máté L. Telek! He will be awarded the 2026 SIAM Student Paper Prize for his outstanding paper „Geometry of the Signed Support of a Multivariate Polynomial and Descartes’ Rule of Signs”, published in SIAM Journal on Applied Algebra and Geometry.
PhD Life
29.06.26
Your Voice in the PhD Community Your Voice in the PhD Community
Following the recent election, Angelo El Saliby, Leon Sebastian Duensing, and Sanjay Puneet Verma will serve as the new PhD representatives of our institute. We congratulate them and wish them every success in their new role.
Group News
15.06.26
An Invitation to Analytic Combinatorics - Photo Recap An Invitation to Analytic Combinatorics - Photo Recap
Last week, 40 scientists gathered for a lecture series on analytic combinatorics. Join us for a visual recap of the event and follow the conference highlights through our photo gallery.
Events
08.06.26
Benchmarks in Leipzig Benchmarks in Leipzig
How can AI be used in mathematical research? Recently, 35 scientists gathered at our institute for a workshop exploring how the scientific community can help shape and advance our understanding of the capabilities of large language models in research-level mathematics.
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Accolades
08.10.26
Benedetto Sciarra Prize for Matteo Palmieri Benedetto Sciarra Prize for Matteo Palmieri
Our PhD student Matteo Palmieri was awarded with the Benedetto Sciarra Prize. He received the
award for his work on the formation of large-scale structures in two-dimensional fluids.
Congratulations!
Job Openings
07.10.26
Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzbuchhaltung Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzbuchhaltung
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Mathematik in den Naturwissenschaften (MPI MiS) sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt und befristet für 1 Jahr eine/n Sachbearbeiter/in Finanzbuchhaltung.
Math Planck People
30.09.26
David Ziener David Ziener
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
24.09.26
Exploring Positive Geometries in Physics Exploring Positive Geometries in Physics
Congratulations to Joris Koefler on the successful defense of his PhD on “Positive Geometries in Physics”, and on his postdoctoral position at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
Future Proof
18.09.26
Future Proof - Two Voices, One Vision Future Proof - Two Voices, One Vision
Two of our former postdocs are now pursuing their scientific careers at renowned French universities.
Marie Trin works as Maîtresse de conférences (associate professor) at the Université de Bourgogne Europe in Dijon, while Anna Roig Sanchis holds the same position at the Université Côte d’Azur in Nice. We are very proud of this achievement and wish them every success in their new roles!
Obituary
10.09.26
In Memory of Hông Vân Lê In Memory of Hông Vân Lê
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former colleague and scientist Hông Vân Lê, who passed away on September 2 at the age of 65. We will remember her as an outstanding mathematician and a warm, kind, and deeply valued member of our scientific community.
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