Steffen Rohde

Steffen Rohde is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Washington, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Mathematics. He earned his PhD from Technische Universität Berlin in 1989 and has held academic positions at institutions including TU Berlin, UC San Diego, and the University of Michigan. His research focuses on complex analysis, probability, and geometric function theory, with notable contributions to Schramm-Loewner Evolution (SLE), conformal mappings, and random planar maps.

Education:

• PhD, Technische Universität Berlin, 1989
• Habilitation in Mathematics, TU Berlin, 1996
• Diplom (Master's equivalent), TU Berlin, 1987

Research Interests:

• Complex Analysis
• Probability Theory (including SLE)
• Geometric Function Theory
• Conformal Invariance
• Random Planar Maps

His work bridges classical analysis with modern probabilistic methods, emphasizing applications in stochastic geometry and mathematical physics.

Awards & Recognition:

• Robert B. Warfield Jr. Faculty Fellow (2014)
• Eisenbud Professorship, MSRI (2012)
• Continuous NSF Support since 1998

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised PhD students including Daniel Meyer and Joan Lind
• Directed NSF-funded research projects on geometric function theory
• Supported postdoctoral researchers such as Jim Gill and Brent Werness

Teaching & Service: Taught courses on complex analysis, probability, and geometric group theory. Served on NSF panels, departmental committees, and organized conferences like the Ahlfors-Bers Colloquium.