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Thomas Schick is a Professor of Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Göttingen. He serves as Co-Speaker of the Research Training Group 2491 "Fourier Analysis and Spectral Theory" and leads the Oberseminar Topology/Geometry held on Tuesdays at 16:15-18:00. His academic leadership extends to his role as Head of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Mathematischen Forschungsinstituts Oberwolfach (MFO) since July 2021.
His research focuses on the interplay between topology and geometry, with particular emphasis on index theory, K-theory of C*-algebras, and positive scalar curvature problems. His work bridges abstract mathematical theory with applications in geometric analysis and mathematical physics, especially in the areas of T-duality and spectral theory. He maintains an active research group comprising PhD students (many supported by the RTG "Fourier analysis and spectral theory"), bachelor and master students, postdocs, and professorial colleagues.
His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on scalar curvature rigidity, topological T-duality, and L2-invariants, with significant contributions to understanding the relationship between geometry and topology in both smooth and singular settings.
Scientific Honors:
- Full Member of the Academy of Sciences in Göttingen
- Fellow of the American Mathematical Society
Professor Schick has held significant editorial positions including Managing Editor of Mathematische Annalen (until April 2022) and member of editorial boards for several prestigious journals including Annales Mathematiques Blaise Pascal, Journal of Homotopy and related structures, and Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society. He has been a member of the Presidium of the Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung since 2021 and previously served on the Fachkollegium Mathematik of the DFG for the periods 2012-2020.
His research group actively participates in the Research Training Group 2491, with regular seminars including the Oberseminar Topology/Geometry and specialized courses on topics such as Index Theory and Topological Data Analysis. He regularly supervises bachelor's and master's thesis projects and offers PhD positions through the RTG program.
