Rolf Sulanke

Prof. Rolf Sulanke is a renowned mathematician affiliated with Humboldt University of Berlin, where he held the C4 Professorship for Differential Geometry from 1992 until his retirement in 1995. His academic journey began with a Diploma in Mathematics (1955) and habilitation (1964) at Humboldt University, followed by roles as a Scientific Assistant, Senior Assistant, Lecturer, and eventually Professor of Geometry (1975).

His research focuses on differential geometry, particularly Möbius geometry, projective geometry, and Cayley-Klein geometries. Key contributions include foundational work on submanifolds in Möbius space, conformal invariants, and the application of E. Cartan’s methods. He authored influential textbooks like Projective and Cayley-Klein Geometries and Introduction to Euclidean Differential Geometry.

Publications span over 30 works, including studies on Crofton’s formulas, random convex polyhedra, and Lie algebra applications. His work integrates geometric theory with computational tools, notably Mathematica notebooks for tensor algebra and Möbius geometry visualization. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his academic longevity and textbook contributions highlight his impactful career.