Jörg Liesen

Jörg Liesen is a Professor at the Institute of Mathematics, Technical University of Berlin, specializing in Numerical Linear Algebra within Faculty II - Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and international collaborations.

• Editorial Board Member: Calcolo (Springer) and SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and its Applications
• Co-founder: E-NLA Online Series
• Leadership Roles: Heisenberg Professor, Former Emmy Noether Group Leader

His research spans numerical methods for linear systems, matrix functions, differential-algebraic equations, and historical mathematical analysis. Recent activities include co-organizing international conferences like the Gene Golub Summer School and Grassmann Bicentennial Conference.

Liesen's publications focus on krylov subspace methods, matrix iterations, and gravitational lensing. His work bridges classical mathematical theory with modern computational applications.

Scientific Awards

• Alston S. Householder Award
• DFG Heisenberg Professorship
• Emmy Noether Group Fellowship

He balances teaching and research through mathematical communication, emphasizing "aha moments" for students. International collaborations with Czech Republic and US researchers highlight his global engagement.