Timo de Wolff

Professor Timo de Wolff leads the Applied Algebra research group at the Institut für Analysis und Algebra of Technische Universität Braunschweig. He will serve as department head for the mathematics department from 2025 to 2027. His work bridges real algebraic geometry, polynomial optimization, and computational methods, with applications in chemical reaction networks, material design, and theoretical computer science.

• Education:
  • PhD in Mathematics (2013), TU Braunschweig
  • Master in Mathematics (2008) and Philosophy (2010), Goethe University
• Research Interests:
  • Nonnegativity of real polynomials and sums of nonnegative circuits (SONC)
  • Amoeba and tropical geometry
  • Polynomial optimization hierarchies
  • Mathematical software development (e.g., POEM, Maximal_Mediated_Sets.sage)
• Scientific Engagement:
  • Associate Editor, SIAM Journal on Applied Algebra and Geometry
  • Advisory Board, MEGA and ICMS conference series
  • Organized summer schools and public exhibitions like 'Unendlichkeit - Leere - Lebendigkeit' (2025)
• Awards:
  • DFG Emmy Noether Program member (2017-2023)
  • Elected member (2019) and Chair (2022-2023) of Die Junge Akademie
• Contact:
  • Primary: t.de-wolff@tu-braunschweig.de
  • Group: applied_algebra@tu-braunschweig.de