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Ralf Hiptmair is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich, serving as Head of the Seminar for Applied Mathematics and Deputy Head of the Department of Mathematics. He also holds the position of Director of Studies for ETH BSc and MSc in Computational Sciences and Engineering (CSE).
His research spans computational mathematics, numerical analysis, finite element methods, boundary element methods, computational electromagnetism, multigrid methods, discrete differential forms, shape optimization, wave propagation, and kinetic equations. Hiptmair's work on auxiliary space methods was recognized as a breakthrough in computational science in the 2008 DOE Report on recent significant advancements in computational science.
His research focuses on developing and analyzing numerical methods for partial differential equations, with particular emphasis on structure-preserving discretizations, computational electromagnetism, and boundary integral equations. His work has significant applications in engineering, physics, and computational science.
Hiptmair's publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing numerical techniques for electromagnetic problems, wave propagation, and shape optimization. His recent work shows increasing interest in computational topology, geometric numerical integration, and interdisciplinary applications of numerical methods.
- Featured as breakthrough in computational science in the 2008 DOE Report on recent significant advancements in computational science (for Auxiliary space methods)
Hiptmair has supervised numerous doctoral, master's, and bachelor's students across mathematics, computational science and engineering, and related fields. His research group has received funding for developing advanced numerical methods with applications in electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, and computational physics. He is actively involved in teaching numerical methods courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Hiptmair leads research efforts in the Seminar for Applied Mathematics, collaborating with industry partners like ABB Corporate Research and Siemens on practical applications of computational methods. His work bridges theoretical numerical analysis with real-world engineering challenges.
