Ehrhard Behrends

Prof. Ehrhard Behrends is a Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on functional analysis, probability theory, and stochastic processes. He is also deeply involved in mathematical education and public outreach, having authored numerous popular mathematics books and articles. Key roles include leading the European Mathematical Society's Raising Public Awareness committee (2009–2015) and developing the mathematics portal mathematics-in-europe.eu. Behrends has organized major exhibitions like 'Mathematics for all the Senses' and contributed to initiatives such as the Year of Mathematics 2008. His work bridges advanced research with accessible communication, reflected in his books on Markov chains, analysis textbooks, and the Five Minutes of Mathematics column.