Wolfram Koepf

Prof. Dr. Wolfram Koepf is a retired (emeritus) professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kassel, Germany, with a focus on Computer Algebra and Symbolic Computation. His research emphasizes algorithmic approaches to mathematical problems, particularly involving orthogonal polynomials, hypergeometric functions, and power series representations. He has contributed to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations, such as improvements in Maple software for formal power series handling.

Key research areas include Algorithmic Integration, Cryptography (e.g., image encryption algorithms), and Algorithmic Summation. He has authored textbooks like Computer Algebra: An Algorithm-Oriented Introduction.

His work frequently bridges pure mathematics and computational tools, with publications spanning symbolic computation, dynamical systems analysis, and educational aspects of mathematics.