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Manfred SauterView profile

Lecturer

• Elliptic Operators
• Spectral Theory
• Irregular Domains
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Dr. Manfred Sauter is a permanent academic staff member at the University of Ulm , affiliated with the Institute of Applied Analysis within the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics. Since 2014, he has taught foundational and advanced mathematics courses for physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and mathematics programs, including Analysis I-III , Linear Algebra , and specialized lectures like Geometric Analysis and Elements of Complex Analysis . As co-organizer of conferences such as the 2023 Mini-Konferenz Elliptic and Parabolic Equations , he contributes to academic collaboration. Education: PhD (2013, University of Auckland), Diploma Thesis (2008, University of Ulm). Research: Focuses on elliptic operators in irregular domains, spectral theory, and inverse problems, developing approximation-based trace concepts for Sobolev functions. His work bridges operator theory, form methods, and differential equations. Teaching Innovations: Co-developed the PASST! project for mathematics colloquia, earning the 2017 Teaching Bonus. Leads online courses via Moodle and coordinates international internet seminars. Scientific Awards: Teaching Bonus (2017, PASST! project) NZMS Student Travel Grant (2010) Prize for Best Talk at AGFA+IAA Workshop (2016) Publications with Wolfgang Arendt, A.F.M. ter Elst, and others explore maximal regularity, Dirichlet-to-Neumann operators, and form methods. Current habilitation research extends his approximative trace theory to irregular domains.

Matthias EitelmannView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Historical Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Morphology
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Matthias Eitelmann is a Senior Academic Councillor in the Department of English Linguistics at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He holds a PhD (2009) and a habilitation (project: "End-weight from a Synchronic and Diachronic Perspective"). His research focuses on historical linguistics, morphology, corpus linguistics, and sociopolitical language analysis. Notable works include studies on the Old English epic Beowulf, the morphological evolution of the -ish suffix, and linguistic features in Donald Trump's discourses. Research interests span morphological derivation, language variation, diachronic syntax, and corpus-driven approaches. Recent publications emphasize approximation markers in English, contrastive dialectal syntax, and theoretical implications of grammatical reorganization. He has co-edited volumes on morphology, political language, and historical linguistic studies. Publications reflect a blend of monographs (e.g., Beowulf's Beorh), edited collections (e.g., Extravagant Morphology), and peer-reviewed essays in journals like Zeitschrift für Wortbildung and English Language and Linguistics . His work bridges traditional linguistic analysis with digital methods, addressing challenges in modern English linguistics education and research. Academic contributions include editorships on Trump's language, morphological theory, and Germanic language histories. Teaching innovations, such as the LINGUA introductory course, are documented in pedagogical studies. No explicit awards are listed, but his active publication record indicates scholarly recognition.

Jasmin Reichert-SchlaxView profile

Researcher

• Educational Research
• Economics Education
• Higher Education Studies
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Dr. Jasmin Reichert-Schlax is a Researcher at the Department of Business Education, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She is affiliated with the Chair of Business Education under Professor Olga Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia. Her work focuses on educational research, economics education, and higher education studies. She holds an office at Jakob-Welder-Weg 9, Room 01-110, and can be reached via email . Her research interests include study success determinants, digital learning tools, educational assessment methodologies, and cross-cultural comparisons in economics education. She has contributed to projects analyzing academic performance metrics, entrance diagnostics, and competency development in teacher education. Recent studies explore the impact of media use on learning outcomes and the validation of subject-specific tests in higher education admissions. Key themes in her publications (2021–2024) revolve around: Quantitative analysis of academic success patterns in economics and social sciences Development and evaluation of digital learning tools for teacher training Comparative studies on economic literacy across Germany, Japan, and Russia Entrance diagnostics optimization for equitable higher education access Her work emphasizes evidence-based educational policy, equity in assessment, and innovative pedagogical strategies.

Karsten HankView profile

Professor

• Population Aging
• Intergenerational Family Relations
• Sociology of Health
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Prof. Dr. Karsten Hank is a Full Professor (W3) of Sociology at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences , University of Cologne, since 2010. His research spans population aging, intergenerational family relations, sociology of health, demography, and life-course analysis, with a focus on cross-nationally comparative studies and social inequality. PhD in Sociology (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Rostock (2002) Habilitation in Sociology from the University of Mannheim (2006) His work investigates: Structural impacts of aging populations Intergenerational solidarity and conflict Health disparities across life stages Demographic transitions in European and East Asian contexts Life-course socioeconomic determinants His publications analyze aging trajectories, family care systems, and gendered health outcomes using longitudinal datasets like SHARE, CHARLS, and KLoSA. Current affiliations include leadership roles in the University of Cologne's Demography & Social Inequality research initiative.

Paul SteinmannView profile

Professor

• Engineering Mechanics
• Solid Mechanics
• Materials Modeling
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Prof. Dr. Paul Steinmann is a full Professor and Chair of Engineering Mechanics (LTM) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Faculty of Engineering. Since December 2020, he serves as Special Representative for Strategic Development at FAU, supporting academic positioning and research excellence. He is also Director of the Glasgow Computational Engineering Centre (GCEC), UK, reflecting his international leadership. Research Interests: His work focuses on advanced computational and theoretical mechanics, including materials modeling, multiscale and multiphysics problems, fracture mechanics, biomechanics, and finite element methods. He develops robust mathematical and numerical frameworks for complex material behavior under extreme conditions. Publication Trends: His recent research emphasizes cross-scale fracture modeling, phase-field methods, thermomechanical coupling, chemo-mechanical degradation, and configurational mechanics. These reflect a strong trend toward unified, thermodynamically consistent frameworks applicable across engineering and biological systems. Scientific Awards: Fellow Award from IACM (2006) Fellow Award from EUROMECH (2006) Timoshenko Visiting Scholar Award, Stanford University (2007) ERC Advanced Grant (2011) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2017) Advising and Grants: As spokesperson for the DFG Research Training Group FRASCAL and former leader of multiple DFG projects, he has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs. He has secured major grants including the ERC Advanced Grant and led collaborative research across Germany and internationally. He has served on DFG and DAAD committees, contributing to national research policy and funding decisions. Labs and Teams: He leads the Chair of Engineering Mechanics at FAU and is deeply involved in the DFG Research Training Group FRASCAL, fostering interdisciplinary research across mechanics, materials science, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. His international role as Director of GCEC strengthens computational engineering collaborations between FAU and UK institutions.

Janusz GinsterView profile

Researcher

• Variational Methods
• Materials Science
• Elasticity
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Janusz Ginster is a postdoctoral researcher in the Partial Differential Equations group at the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) since September 2024. He has held postdoctoral positions at Humboldt University of Berlin (2019-2024), Technical University Berlin (2019), and Carnegie Mellon University (2016-2018). His research focuses on variational methods for non-convex minimization problems, energy scaling laws, and geometric rigidity in materials science and continuum mechanics. Research Interests : Gamma-convergence, scaling laws, elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, micromagnetism, phase transitions, and geometric rigidity. Teaching : Lecturer at Humboldt University of Berlin (2020-2024) and Carnegie Mellon University (2016-2018), covering courses like Functions of Bounded Variation , Nonlinear Functional Analysis , and Continuum Mechanics . Education : PhD from the University of Bonn (2013-2016) under Stefan Müller; MSc in Mathematics (2011-2013) and BSc (2007-2010) at the University of Bonn. Publications span nonlinear elasticity, phase transitions, dislocation models, and pattern formation, with recent work on biomembranes, martensitic transformations, and frustrated spin systems. No scientific awards or honors are explicitly documented in the provided materials.

• Stochastic Partial Differential Equations (SPDEs)
• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
• Fluid Mechanics
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Jonas Sauer is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at the Institute of Mathematics , Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His research focuses on stochastic partial differential equations (SPDEs) , particularly on regularization by noise, Navier-Stokes equations , and nonlinear PDEs in fluid mechanics. He leads the Literatur-Rundschau podcast, interviewing mathematicians in analysis and discussing literature and research narratives. Contact: jonas.sauer@uni-jena.de Research Interests : Singular SPDEs, fluid mechanics, maximal regularity, critical spaces, harmonic analysis, and nonlinear dynamics. Teaching : Analysis-focused seminars and courses at FSU Jena. The Literatur-Rundschau podcast explores topics such as: Random dynamical systems with Maximilian Engel (FU Berlin) Data clustering and material science with Tim Laux (Regensburg) Stochastic reaction-diffusion equations with Antonio Agresti (IST Austria) Time-periodic fluid flows with Thomas Eiter (WIAS Berlin) Energy scaling in Tartar squares with Angkana Rüland (Heidelberg) Stochastic sewing techniques with Máté Gerencsér (TU Wien) Sparse domination with Emiel Lorist (University of Helsinki) p-elliptic operators with Moritz Egert (TU Darmstadt) Free boundary problems with Patrick Tolksdorf (Mainz) His work intersects SPDEs with critical space methodologies, and he collaborates with institutions including Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, and universities in Berlin, Munich, and Oxford. Recent articles emphasize transport noise effects on blow-up, diffusion, and turbulence.

Katharina HopfView profile

Researcher

• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
• Cross-Diffusion Systems
• Reaction-Diffusion Systems
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Katharina Hopf is a Researcher at the Weierstrass Institute in Berlin, where she leads the junior group Multi-species Balance Laws . She also supervises Master thesis projects in analysis and partial differential equations at Humboldt University of Berlin . Research Interests: Analytical aspects of nonlinear evolution PDEs Cross-diffusion and reaction-diffusion systems Interface phenomena and singularities Entropy tools and variational methods Metric gradient flows and mixed-type PDE systems Recent Publications focus on gradient flows, cross-diffusion models, and singularities in PDEs, with applications in viscoelastic phase separation, energy-reaction-diffusion systems, and fluid dynamics. Interdisciplinary work includes modeling reactive gas mixtures in porous media. Scientific Awards: 2020 Faculty Thesis Prize for Mathematics (University of Warwick)

• Indigenous Sign Languages
• Creole Languages
• Australian Indigenous Studies
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Prof. Dr. Dany Adone serves as Chair of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Cologne and Co-Director of the Center for Australian Studies. Their academic work spans multiple disciplines including linguistics, Indigenous studies, and ecocritical research. Chair of Applied English Linguistics Co-Director, Center for Australian Studies Specializes in Indigenous sign languages and creole languages Research interests focus on Indigenous Australian languages and cultures, particularly through the lenses of sign language studies, creole language acquisition, and ecological knowledge systems. Current projects examine Yolngu ethnoecology and two-way tools for environmental management. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on comparative linguistic analysis, with particular emphasis on creole languages and Indigenous sign systems. Their work bridges linguistic theory with cultural studies and environmental humanities. Academic collaborations include partnerships with Indigenous researchers and institutions in Australia, with notable projects involving sign language documentation in Arnhem Land. Their research frequently intersects with decolonization methodologies and Indigenous knowledge preservation.

• Male Fertility
• Endocrinology
• Selenoproteins
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Marten Michaelis is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf, Germany, affiliated with the Institute of Reproductive Biology and the working group Biochemistry of Reproduction. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying male fertility, endocrinology, and the role of selenoproteins in reproductive health. Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Humboldt University, Berlin M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry from University of Sussex, UK Dipl. Ing. (FH) in Chemistry from University of Applied Science, Berlin His work investigates hormonal regulation of fertility using mouse models selected for superfertility, examining insulin/leptin signaling, fatty acid metabolism, and transcriptional profiles in reproductive tissues. Recent studies analyze kinase pathways in granulosa cells, steroidogenesis, and metabolic-endocrine interactions in high-fertility phenotypes. Key trends in his 2012-2025 publications include: endocrine regulation of fertility, metabolic influences on gametogenesis, molecular profiling of reproductive tissues, and comparative studies across mouse and bovine models. Collaborative work spans lipidomics, transcriptomics, and physiological assays. Dr. Michaelis collaborates with researchers like Joachim Weitzel, Jens Vanselow, and Marten Langhammer on projects involving: IGF-axis gene expression in superfertile mice HIF1-driven steroidogenesis in granulosa cells Selenoprotein P as a sperm quality biomarker Endocrine factors in the Dummerstorf mouse model His research contributes to understanding reproductive performance and fertility optimization in farm animals through biochemical and molecular approaches.

Robert MartinView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Nonlinear Elasticity Theory
• Constitutive Inequalities
• Generalized Convexity
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Robert Martin is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics , University of Duisburg-Essen. He works at the intersection of Nonlinear Elasticity Theory , Machine Learning , and Data-Driven Modeling , with a focus on Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Relaxation in material science. University: University of Duisburg-Essen School: Faculty of Mathematics Institute: Institute of Metals Technology Email: robert.martin@uni-due.de His research emphasizes Generalized Convexity , Constitutive Inequalities , and advanced mathematical modeling of elastic materials. Articles highlight trends in Quasiconvex Relaxation , Hypereasticity , and Hencky Strain analysis. He has contributed to foundational translations and historical studies in material theory. Robert Martin collaborates with researchers including Patrizio Neff , Mircea Birsan , and Jendrik Voss . His team includes former and current members such as Leonard Voss, M.Sc. , Dr.-Ing. Miriam Zacharias , and Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Tewes . Contact details: Room WSC-S-4.09 (Essen) Room ST110 (Duisburg) Phone: +49(0)/379-3461

Timothy TrusterView profile

Associate Professor

• Multi-Phase Materials
• Crystal Plasticity
• Finite Element Analysis
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Associate Professor Timothy Truster is affiliated with the University of Tennessee in the Department of Microstructure Physics and Alloy Design . His research focuses on developing computational frameworks for solid mechanics problems involving complex interface kinematics. Key areas: Multi-phase material modeling, stabilized interface methods, crystal plasticity finite element methods Applications include frictional dissipation in bolted joints, debonding of fibrous composites, and creep behavior analysis of Grade 91 steel The framework is grounded in the variational multiscale method, enabling predictive modeling for mechanical systems with interfaces. Collaborations with materials characterization groups further advance physics-based crystal plasticity modeling.

Ugofilippo BaselliniView profile

Researcher

• Demography
• Mortality Forecasting
• Population Dynamics
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Ugofilippo Basellini is a Research Scientist and Deputy Head of the Population Dynamics and Sustainable Well-Being group at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany. His research focuses on demographic methods, mortality forecasting, and population dynamics, with particular attention to pandemic impacts and environmental factors on demographic outcomes. Dr. Basellini's research spans multiple areas including mortality forecasting, lifespan inequality, kinship dynamics, and demographic impacts of climate change. His work employs advanced statistical methods to analyze demographic trends, with a focus on developing innovative approaches to understanding mortality patterns and social determinants. He has made significant contributions to methodological developments in demographic science, particularly in forecasting techniques and measurement of lifespan variation. Analysis of Dr. Basellini's recent publications reveals a strong focus on mortality forecasting methods in pandemic contexts, theoretical developments in demographic methods, and empirical analyses of mortality patterns across populations. His work shows an increasing emphasis on open science practices, health disparities, and the intersection of environmental factors with demographic outcomes. Dr. Basellini leads several key research projects including 'Analyzing and Monitoring the Early Spread of COVID-19,' 'Demographic Perspectives on Kin Availability and Kin Loss,' and 'Forecasting Individual-Level Mortality.' His collaborative approach is evident in numerous international co-authored publications that address pressing demographic challenges with methodological rigor.

• Demography
• Fertility Studies
• Family Demography
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Ben Malinga John is a Partner Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), where he leads the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being. His research centers on demography, with a focus on fertility and family dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has recently completed his dissertation on the union-fertility nexus and published several influential papers on marital dissolution, repartnering, and fertility variation in the region. His primary research interests include fertility studies, family demography, marriage and union dissolution, and demographic trends in Sub-Saharan Africa. He investigates how marital dissolution and repartnering affect fertility patterns, and explores the role of female education in changing marriage and fertility behaviors. His work combines advanced demographic methods with in-depth analysis of population dynamics during the demographic transition in Africa. His recent publications (2021-2024) consistently address fertility and family dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the interplay between union dissolution, remarriage, and fertility outcomes. He employs both direct and indirect estimation methods to analyze incomplete marriage histories, contributing to methodological advancements. His research highlights the importance of marital trajectories in understanding fertility decline and stalls in the region. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. The provided text does not mention any advisees or grant funding for Ben Malinga John's research. Ben Malinga John leads the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being at the MPIDR. This laboratory is dedicated to understanding fertility patterns and family dynamics, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and collaborates with other research groups within the MPIDR and internationally. His work contributes to the institute's mission of advancing demographic science through innovative research.

• Health Disparities
• Educational Inequalities in Health
• Cognitive Health
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Donata Stonkute is an Affiliate Researcher at the Laboratory of Population Health within the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany, specializing in demographic analysis of European health disparities with emphasis on the East-West divide and gender differences. Her research spans Health Disparities , Educational Inequalities in Health , Cognitive Health , Hearing Loss , and Disability-Free Life Expectancy , utilizing advanced demographic methods like multistate life table analysis to examine how education and gender influence health trajectories in aging European populations. Publications from 2023-2025 reveal consistent focus on educational gradients in cognitive health expectancy, comorbidity patterns between hearing loss and dementia, and regional disparities in disability-free life expectancy, highlighting persistent institutional and socioeconomic drivers of health inequality across Europe. She contributes to the Laboratory of Population Health at MPIDR, which investigates demographic determinants of population health through large-scale European datasets and interdisciplinary collaboration.