Barbara Wohlmuth

Prof. Barbara Wohlmuth is a full professor in Numerical Mathematics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. She leads the International Graduate School of Science and Engineering at TUM and has held professorships at Stuttgart, Darmstadt, and Berlin universities. Her research focuses on numerical simulation of partial differential equations, multiscale solvers, and coupled multi-field problems with applications in engineering.

Education: Studied mathematics at TUM and Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, received her doctorate from TUM in 1995, and completed habilitation in Augsburg. Visiting professorships in USA, France, and Hong Kong.

Research interests include discretization techniques, predictive modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering disciplines. Notable achievements: 2012 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (Germany’s highest academic honor in sciences), 2005 Sacchi-Landriani Prize.

Publications emphasize advanced numerical methods in fluid dynamics, geophysics, and biomedical engineering. Active in editorial roles for international journals and scientific committees across Europe and USA. Elected member of Bavarian and European Academies of Sciences.

Key contributions include:

• Development of robust numerical algorithms for exascale simulations
• Pioneering work in coupled multi-physics modeling
• Innovative methods for computational contact mechanics
• Leadership in graduate education initiatives