Thomas Blesgen

Prof. Thomas Blesgen is a Professor of Mathematics and Digital Technology at Technische Hochschule Bingen, Department 2. He holds a habilitation and PhD in Mathematics from the University of Bonn and University of Leipzig respectively. His career includes research stays at the University of Cambridge, California Institute of Technology, and Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences.

Research focuses on nonlinear mechanics, electronic structure calculations, multiscale modeling, and materials science. He has pioneered work on Cosserat plasticity, two-phase flow models, and continuum limits of nanomaterials. His methods integrate partial differential equations, calculus of variations, and geometric measure theory.

Notable projects include DFG-funded dynamic recrystallization studies and NSF/AFOSR-sponsored electronic structure computations. Recent work addresses microstructure formation in nonlinear elasticity. He teaches applied mathematics across bachelor's and master's programs.