Malte A. Peter

Professor Malte A. Peter is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Augsburg, holding a professorship in Applied Analysis within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Materials Engineering. He serves as Vice-director of the Centre for Advanced Analytics and Predictive Sciences and is a member of the board of directors of the AI Production Network at the University of Augsburg. His leadership extends to international collaborations as a Local representative of the Association of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM) and as an Associate editor of Nature Scientific Reports.

His research spans mathematical modeling of wave phenomena, homogenization theory, and multiscale analysis. Key areas include water wave scattering, periodic homogenisation, physico-chemical mechanisms in multiscale media (porous media, biological cells), microfluidics, and materials science. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in engineering and physics, particularly in understanding wave propagation through complex media and developing mathematical frameworks for evolving microstructures.

Peter's publication record demonstrates consistent advancement in wave scattering theory, with recent work focusing on multiple wave scattering in locally resonant materials, homogenization of evolving microstructures, and computational methods for complex material behavior. His research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with physicists and engineers working on metamaterials, wave energy applications, and material characterization. The trajectory indicates growing emphasis on computational implementations of theoretical frameworks.

• Life membership at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (2023)
• Visiting fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (2023)
• Gavin Brown Best Paper Prize of the Australian Mathematical Society (2021)
• Bremer Studienpreis 2007 (Rotary Club Bremen–Roland Prize) (2008)
• Admission to the German National Academic Foundation (2001)

As leader of the Modelling and Simulation workgroup, Peter directs research on mathematical approaches to complex physical phenomena. His current externally funded projects include 'Novel approaches for the multidimensional convexification of inelastic variational models for fracture' (DFG-SPP 2256) and 'Effective factorisation techniques for matrix functions' (H2020-EU.1.3.). His previous projects have addressed carbon fiber reinforced concrete, lipid membrane dynamics, and electromagnetic emissions from crack propagation. His research program maintains strong international connections, particularly with Australian institutions and the Isaac Newton Institute.

Peter leads the 'Workgroup Prof. Dr. M. A. Peter - Modelling and simulation' at the University of Augsburg, which includes research associates Dr. Tanja Lochner, Dr. Sophie Thery, and Lucas Fix, along with computational mathematics specialists Dr. Loïc Balazi and Timo Neumeier. The group collaborates extensively with international partners, particularly through the Isaac Newton Institute programmes and Australian research institutions. Current projects focus on mathematical frameworks for wave scattering, homogenization of evolving microstructures, and computational methods for material failure analysis.