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Daniel Herden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences. He earned his Habilitation (2013) and Dr. rer. nat. (2005) from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. His research spans algebra-set theory interactions, combinatorics applications, and coding theory. Herden maintains strong international collaborations and currently serves on the problem proposal committee of the German Mathematical Olympiad.
Research interests focus on constructing large algebraic structures under set-theoretic constraints, applications of infinite combinatorics to algebra, finite combinatorics in symplectic geometry and partitions, and emerging work in coding theory at the algebra-combinatorics interface.
Herden's publication trends demonstrate sustained contributions to pure mathematics, with recent work expanding into applied combinatorics and coding theory. Earlier research emphasized foundational work in set-theoretic algebra and module theory.
Scientific honors include:
- 3 Silver Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad (1997-1999)
- Ranked #2 in German Math Olympiad Hall of Fame
- 5 First Prizes in German Mathematical Olympiad
- 3 First Prizes at German Federal Math Competition
He advises PhD students in algebra and combinatorics, with current joint supervision in coding theory. Former students have completed dissertations on incidence algebras, group automorphisms, and forcing methods in group theory.
