Frank Herrlich

Prof. Dr. Frank Herrlich is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His research focuses on Teichmüller curves and origamis, with previous work on Mumford curves, Schottky space, and group actions on trees. He teaches courses in Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory, including lectures on the geometry of schemes, algebraic number theory, and seminars on geometric group theory.

Recent Research Trends

Herrlich's publications emphasize translation surfaces, moduli spaces, and geometric group theory. His 2024 article on systolic geometry explores geometric properties of flat surfaces, while earlier works investigate Veech groups, p-adic origamis, and the boundary of Schottky space. Keywords across his work include Algebraic Geometry, Teichmüller Theory, and Number Theory.

Organizational Roles

He co-organizes the annual Weihnachtsworkshop (Christmas Workshop) in Karlsruhe/ Saarbrücken, featuring talks in geometry and number theory. The workshop has hosted speakers from institutions like Göttingen, Frankfurt, Bonn, and Southampton since its inception in 2003.