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Browse news related to the Nonlinear Algebra group. Find press releases, essential research updates, accolades, and key announcements, as well as insightful interviews, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
PhD Life
06.05.24
Successful Dissertation on Systems of Polynomial Equations Successful Dissertation on Systems of Polynomial Equations
Congratulations to Kemal Samuel Rose on the successful defense of his thesis on “Sparse polynomial system(s) in optimization” as well as on his new position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Well done!
Announcements
26.04.24
Elliptic Curves Come to Date Night Elliptic Curves Come to Date Night
In the April Feature Column of the American Mathematical Society İrem Portakal and Bernd Sturmfels speak about game theory and the fascinating geometric structure of equilibria.
Explore the shape of decision-making in the context of a simple cooperative game: what to do for date night.
Announcements
22.04.24
Supporting Young Mathematicians in Europe Supporting Young Mathematicians in Europe
Irina Bobrova, Anna-Laura Sattelberger and Simon Telen represent young researchers in the Young Academy of the European Mathematical Society (EMYA). Discover how they would like to contribute to strengthen the role of and prospects of young mathematicians in Europe.
Announcements
14.03.24
Representing the Interests of Doctoral Researchers Representing the Interests of Doctoral Researchers
Leonie Kayser, Barbara Betti and Anton Ullrich are the new PhD representatives of our institute. Leonie also represents us in the Max Planck Society’s PhD network. Congratulations & much success!
Announcements
05.03.24
New Mathematical Tools for Studying Particle Collisions New Mathematical Tools for Studying Particle Collisions
A collaboration between the mathematicians Claudia Fevola, Simon Telen and the physicist Sebastian Mizera paves the way to more accurate predictions in the Standard Model of particle physics. Their results have just been published in Physical Review Letters.
In Conversation
19.02.24
Promising Start to the Positive Geometry Project Promising Start to the Positive Geometry Project
In a video interview, the project leaders of UNIVERSE+ share insights into the project’s objectives and their personal motivation to create a new mathematical language to describe physical phenomena on all scales. Discover the very positive about positive geometry!
Accolades
10.01.24
Bernd Sturmfels Granted Honorary Doctorate from Uni Chicago Bernd Sturmfels Granted Honorary Doctorate from Uni Chicago
In recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions in the field of algebraic geometry, our director Bernd Sturmfels has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Chicago. Warmest congratulations!
Press Releases
18.12.23
A New Mathematical Language for Biological Networks A New Mathematical Language for Biological Networks
Michael Joswig and his team, in collaboration with ETH Zurich and Carnegie Science, introduce a new approach for modeling genetic interactions in PNAS. They identify master regulators in entire genetic networks, offering a novel theoretical framework.
Accolades
07.12.23
Bernd Sturmfels Granted Honorary Doctorate for Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Bernd Sturmfels Granted Honorary Doctorate for Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics
Our director, Bernd Sturmfels, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bern during its Dies Academicus festivities. The recognition comes in light of his remarkable contributions to mathematical research and the promotion of gender diversity.
PhD Life
21.11.23
Exploring Complexity – Hanna Tseran's PhD Thesis on Deep Maxout Neural Networks Exploring Complexity – Hanna Tseran's PhD Thesis on Deep Maxout Neural Networks
Hanna Tseran successfully defended her PhD thesis on activation functions in neural networks. She continues to work on deep learning theory in the Matsuo Laboratory at the University of Tokyo. Well done Hanna, and our best wishes!
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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!
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.
Math Planck People
20.01.26
New Impetus from Three New Research Groups New Impetus from Three New Research Groups
Last year, we have been pleased to welcome three new research group leaders to our institute. They enrich both the breadth of our research topics and the inspiring collaborative atmosphere at the institute. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Anna Parlak, Dani Kaufman, and Bian Wu.
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