Department of Mathematics - about us
What is the essence of a mathematics department? If you ask this question, a quick answer would be: "…solving deep theoretical questions". In our case I would add a few more core aspects, such as isolating the problems, bridging to the real world, connecting with others and communication.
Connecting research and practice
As one of Europe’s leading institutes at the interface of mathematics with applications and other sciences, one of our core missions is to build a bridge between theoretical understanding and practical applications - and to use this bridge in both directions. Concrete problems from engineering, finance, life sciences, data analysis, and other applied or scientific fields often lead directly into the heart of challenging mathematical problems. We try to isolate and solve them! On the other hand, a theoretical understanding of the underlying structures often opens up new possibilities for the applications. We try to communicate the solutions to those places where they are needed!
Application-oriented teaching
A university consists of research and of teaching, and ideally connects both. Our thorough interest in the theory behind applications is reflected by our teaching profile. We offer a general mathematics Bachelor and Masters education, as well as several Master degrees with a specific applied profile. On top of that, we also house the elite degree programs TopMath and FIM (Finance and Information Management).
Treating students of all levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD) as individuals with different skill profiles, and finding the best way to support and develop them, is one of our core missions in education. Working and learning at the TUM Department of Mathematics connects the best of two worlds: the inherent beauty of mathematics and the applied power of solid theory.
News
Department Colloquium Winter 19/20
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Challenged from the first to the last minute: using logic, unconventional thinking and team spirit you can come along way in the puzzle rally enigame. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Support for Women in Math
Ethel Newbold-Prize for Mathias Drton
New PreDoc scholarships
69th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting
Events
- 23. Oktober 2019 16:15 – 17:45 Naftali Weinberger (LMU / Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy): What do dynamical models tell us about their target systems? (with Colin Allen)
- 24. Oktober 2019 16:15 – 17:45 Moritz Cordes (Universität Greifswald): Pragmatization in Question Logic
- 28. Oktober 2019 15:00 – 16:30 Esther Daus: Multi-species cross-diffusion population models: existence of solutions and derivation from underlying particle models
- 30. Oktober 2019 16:00 – 17:00 Prof. Dr. Bruno Després, Université de Paris 6 (TUM-JvN): Positive polynomials and numerical approximation
- 30. Oktober 2019 16:15 – 17:45 Leah Henderson (Groningen): Information-theoretic interpretations of quantum theory
- 4. November 2019 15:00 – 16:30 Karel Kenens: Gevrey asymptotic expansions for slow manifolds
Department at a glance
Department Management Team
Dr. Richard Wolf
Managing Director
Outstanding: our award winners
Ethel Newbold-Prize for Mathias Drton
Boltzmann Medal for Herbert Spohn
