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In order to be able to predict severe weather events or the melting of ice in the Arctic, information in the form of heterogeneous data must be linked with numerical models of dynamic systems. This is done through data assimilation, which makes it possible to better investigate processes and predict their further development. In the field of data assimilation, the professorship is concerned with the further development of data science algorithms by incorporating physical conservation laws, and solving correspondingly large optimisation problems in the environmental sciences. Quantifying the uncertainties of predictions, numerical models and observations also plays a central role here.

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03-28-2025

Dr.-Klaus-Körper Prize 2025 for dissertation of Dr. Schönberger

Dr. Hidde Schönberger has been selected for the Dr.-Klaus-Körper Prize 2025, awarded by the International Association of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM). He received this honor for his doctoral thesis titled “Nonlocal gradients within variational models: Existence theories and asymptotic analysis”, which he completed at the Chair of Analysis under the supervision of Prof. Carolin Kreisbeck.

In his dissertation, Dr. Schönberger investigates mathematical models involving nonlocal gradients—a highly topical subject in variational calculus, particularly relevant in the modeling of material behavior. His work develops new existence theories and provides a thorough asymptotic analysis of such models. The concepts introduced in the thesis represent a significant contribution to the understanding and advancement of nonlocal variational principles.

Dr. Schönberger is currently a postdoctoral researcher at TU Wien, where he continues his research in this field, among other activities.

The Dr.-Klaus-Körper Prize is awarded annually to young researchers under the age of 35 for an outstanding dissertation in applied mathematics or mechanics. It is funded by the Dr.-Klaus-Körper Foundation and conferred by the GAMM Executive Board. Dr. Schönberger was presented with the award during the GAMM Annual Meeting, which took place from April 7–11, 2025, in Poznań, Poland.

The entire Department of Mathematics congratulates Dr. Schönberger on this recognition!

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Mathematical Institute for Machine Learning and Data Science

The Heisenberg professorship is part of the Mathematical Institute for Machine Learning and Data Science, MIDS.
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