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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.
Future Proof
19.10.20
Future Proof — Mateusz Michałek Future Proof — Mateusz Michałek
After countless publications, the composition of an extensive book on Nonlinear Algebra and many fruitful mathematical discussions Mateusz Michałek has left the institute for a new position at the University of Konstanz.
Research Briefs
06.08.20
The Ubiquity of Linear Orders in Combinatorics The Ubiquity of Linear Orders in Combinatorics
José Alejandro Samper and Alexander Heaton provide a brief glimpse into their work on algebraic combinatorics. Their research brief discusses the switch to a language of matroids to capitalize on combinatorial and geometrical structures.
Miscellaneous
31.07.20
Kickoff for Linear Spaces of Symmetric Matrices Study Group Kickoff for Linear Spaces of Symmetric Matrices Study Group
Scientists at MiS and other institutes around the globe have just established a collaborative project that aspires to advance the understanding of linear spaces of symmetric matrices (LSSM).
Research Briefs
16.06.20
Geometry of Optimal Design Geometry of Optimal Design
Frank Röttger just published a new research brief on the geometry of optimal design. He details how information gain can be maximized in the experimental planning phase on the example of ranking players in a chess tournament.
Press Releases
08.01.20
Blurred Lines – Mathematical Software Unites Theory and Practice Blurred Lines – Mathematical Software Unites Theory and Practice
Classically there is a clear distinction between theoretical and applied mathematics in the classification of different fields in the mathematical sciences. Bernd Sturmfels along with Paul Breiding and Sascha Timme present a novel approach that illustrates how this line can be blurred.
Accolades
29.11.19
Yassine El Maazouz Honored with Research Internship Award Yassine El Maazouz Honored with Research Internship Award
Yassine El Maazouz received the Prix du Stage de Recherche (Research internship award) from the École polytechnique in Paris.
Future Proof
23.09.19
Yue Ren Wins Future Leaders Fellowship and Will Start a Research Project at Swansea University Yue Ren Wins Future Leaders Fellowship and Will Start a Research Project at Swansea…
A big career step opens for our Dr. Yue Ren, postdoc in the Nonlinear Algebra group. He is one of the laureates of this year’s Future Leaders Fellowship program awarded by UK Research and Innovation.
Announcements
03.12.18
Bernd Sturmfels Appointed as Ordinary Member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities Bernd Sturmfels Appointed as Ordinary Member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of…
Professor Bernd Sturmfels, director at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, has been appointed as an ordinary member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities on Friday, November 30th 2018.
Press Releases
21.08.18
Looking at Data Through the Lens of Algebraic Geometry Looking at Data Through the Lens of Algebraic Geometry
In the recent article “Learning algebraic varieties from samples”, a group of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences has presented a novel approach to the analysis of datasets that possess an inherent geometric structure.
Research
31.07.18
New Julia Package Developed by MPI Researchers New Julia Package Developed by MPI Researchers
Researchers from the Nonlinear Algebra Group at MPI MiS and at TU Berlin have been developing a Julia package for solving systems of polynomial equations by numerical homotopy continuation.
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Math Planck People
28.04.26
Marco Inversi Marco Inversi
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!
Press Releases
20.04.26
Luigi Ambrosio honored with Teubner Science Prize Luigi Ambrosio honored with Teubner Science Prize
This year’s Teubner Science Prize for the Promotion of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded to the Italian mathematician Luigi Ambrosio, honoring his outstanding contributions to calculus of variations, geometric measure theory, and differential equations. Congratulations!
Job Openings
08.04.26
PhD Call 2026 PhD Call 2026
The Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (MPI MiS) offers funding for several PhD positions to join our community exploring mathematical frontiers in interdisciplinary fields.
Press Releases
25.03.26
Turbulent Fluids: New Stochastic Models for the Analysis of Heat Transfer Turbulent Fluids: New Stochastic Models for the Analysis of Heat Transfer
Turbulent fluids play an important role in many natural and engineering processes. For a better understanding of heat transfer in these systems, the Emmy Noether Group at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig is developing stochastic models to investigate the role of noise in convection.
PhD Life
16.03.26
Summa cum laude - Congratulations on Successful Dissertation Defense Summa cum laude - Congratulations on Successful Dissertation Defense
Maria Alejandra Ramirez successfully defended her dissertation on Classical and Evolutionary Game Theory. She continues her scientific career as a postdoctoral researcher at Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
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!
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