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Prof. Karsten Urban is a Full Professor of Numerical Mathematics at the University of Ulm, leading the Institute for Numerical Mathematics. He holds roles such as Dean of Studies in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) and Deputy Spokesman for the Research Association for Scientific Computing in Baden-Württemberg. He is an active member of prestigious societies including the Deutsche Mathematikervereinigung (DMV) and SIAM. His academic journey includes a PhD from RWTH Aachen (1995), Habilitation (2001), and a full professorship at Ulm since 2005.
Research focuses on numerical methods for PDEs, reduced basis techniques, multiscale simulations in fluid mechanics, biomechanics, quantum sciences, and financial mathematics. He has pioneered wavelet-based methods and collaborated with industries on ship propulsion and energy trading models. His work integrates mathematical rigor with real-world applications, emphasizing model reduction and computational efficiency.
- Editorial Roles: Managing Editor of Advances in Computational Mathematics, Editor of SN Partial Differential Equations and Applications.
- Awards: Teaching award of Baden-Württemberg (2005), Science-Economy Cooperation Awards (2004, 2008).
- Administrative Roles: Member of the University Council and ASIIN expert committee.
Supervises doctoral students in numerical analysis, quantum simulations, and biomechanics. Active in interdisciplinary projects, including quantum systems (IQST) and fracture healing modeling in collaboration with biomechanics experts. His contributions bridge academia and industry, driving innovation in computational methods.
