Michael Prähofer

Michael Prähofer is a Lecturer at the Chair of Mathematical Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He is actively involved in teaching advanced mathematics courses for physicists, including Analysis 3 and 4, and Functional Analysis. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas such as surface growth dynamics, equilibrium crystal shapes, random matrix theory, and integrable systems. He has contributed extensively to understanding KPZ universality, TASEP models, and Airy processes through collaborations with prominent researchers like Herbert Spohn and Patrik Ferrari. Prähofer also serves as TUMonline Representative and Department Security Officer for Mathematics. His work bridges statistical mechanics, probability theory, and mathematical physics, with applications to stochastic growth processes and exactly solvable models.

Research Interests:

• Surface growth dynamics and KPZ universality
• Equilibrium crystal shape fluctuations
• Random matrix theory and Airy processes
• Integrable systems and exactly solvable models

Teaching Highlights:

• Introduction to Functional Analysis (BV/COME)
• Mathematics for Physicists (Analysis 2-4)
• Linear Algebra for Informatics and Statistics

Professional Roles:

• Chaired the 2024/25 Winter Semester courses in Mathematical Physics
• Developed lecture notes for Analysis 1 LG (2021W) and Linear Algebra for Informatics (2009)
• Active contributor to TUM's outreach programs in mathematics education