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Katharina Habermann is a mathematician, lecturer, and researcher working as a subject librarian at the Göttingen State and University Library, where she is responsible for Mathematics and Computer Science. She serves as the overall project coordinator for the 'Mathematics Information Service' funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and is the scientific contact person for the Central Archive for German Mathematics Bequests, demonstrating her unique position bridging mathematical research and information science.
- PhD in Mathematics (Dr.rer.nat.) from Humboldt University of Berlin (1993)
- Habilitation (1999)
- Lecturer at Göttingen University (2005-present)
- Subject Librarian for Mathematics and Computer Science (2004-present)
Her research spans two interconnected domains: mathematical sciences and information management. Early in her career, she focused on Differential Geometry, Global Analysis, and Mathematical Physics, particularly symplectic geometry and Dirac operators. More recently, her work has evolved toward the History of Mathematics, with special emphasis on Erhard Weigel (1625-1699), a key figure in 17th century mathematical sciences. Her information science expertise includes Mathematics Information Services, Information Literacy, Electronic Publishing, and Digital Libraries, creating a synergistic relationship between historical scholarship and contemporary information management.
Her publication record reveals a clear trajectory from pure mathematics research to historical and information science topics. The earliest works focus on symplectic Dirac operators and twistor spinors, while more recent publications address Erhard Weigel's contributions, calendar reform history, and mathematical information systems. This evolution reflects her dual expertise as both a research mathematician and information specialist, with publications spanning prestigious mathematics journals and historical scholarship venues.
- Middle German Historian Prize in the 'History of Science' (2014)
- Gerhard Hess Award of the German Research Foundation (DFG) (2000)
As both lecturer and subject librarian, Dr. Habermann coordinates significant DFG-funded projects that connect historical mathematical heritage with contemporary research needs. Her work on the Electronic Research Archive for Mathematics and vifamath initiative demonstrates practical applications of her research in creating accessible mathematical information resources. She has supervised numerous projects related to mathematical information infrastructure while maintaining active scholarly engagement through publications and conference organization.
She leads the Central Archive for German Mathematics Bequests and coordinates the Mathematics Information Service, creating a vital link between historical mathematical heritage and current research practices. Her work with the Oxford Seminar in the History of the Exact Sciences and the Adam-Ries-Kolloquium demonstrates her commitment to fostering scholarly communities around mathematical history and information practices.
