Annika Bach

Annika Bach is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research focuses on mathematical analysis and materials science, with a strong emphasis on calculus of variations, stochastic homogenization, and discrete-to-continuum limits. She explores topics such as topological defects, phase-field models, and Γ-convergence in both theoretical and applied contexts.

Her work bridges stochastic processes and solid mechanics, addressing challenges in heterogeneous materials, fracture mechanics, and surface physics. Recent studies include the antiferromagnetic XY model on triangular lattices and fluid-filled fracture propagation. She has collaborated with researchers like M. Cicalese, A. Braides, and C.I. Zeppieri, contributing to high-impact journals like Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis and Indiana University Mathematics Journal.

Bach has organized workshops such as the 'Calculus of Variations: A New Generation' (2024) and 'Variational Models for Material Failure' (2023). Her research also involves numerical analysis techniques, including finite-difference discretizations and fluctuation estimates in stochastic homogenization.