Volker Mehrmann

Volker Mehrmann is a full professor at the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Technische Universität Berlin. He previously served as Chair of the DFG Research Center MATHEON (2008-2016) and held faculty positions at TU Chemnitz (1993-2000) and RWTH Aachen (1990-1992). His career spans 40+ years, including roles at Universität Bielefeld (1980-1993) and visiting positions at Kent State University and IBM Scientific Center.

• Education: Habilitation in Mathematics (1988), PhD in Mathematics (1982), Diploma in Mathematics & Physics (1979), all from Universität Bielefeld

Research Interests: Mehrmann's work focuses on numerical mathematics, particularly differential-algebraic equations (DAEs), matrix theory, control theory, and operator theory. His research includes nonlinear eigenvalue analysis, optimal control, model order reduction, and parallel computing for mathematical problems. He has authored over 787 citations (as of 2006) and pioneered numerical methods for unstructured nonlinear DAEs and structured polynomial eigenvalue problems.

Scientific Trends: His publications reveal a progression from foundational work in linear quadratic control (1991) to modern challenges in nonlinear eigenvalue problems (2013), with consistent emphasis on DAEs, matrix theory, and numerical methods. Collaborations include major industrial partnerships with DaimlerChrysler, Audi, and CST GmbH.

• 2011: ERC Advanced Grant for Numerical Mathematics
• 2006-2013: Leadership in nonlinear eigenvalue problems
• 1999-2006: Development of SLICOT control theory software
• 1991-2005: Advancements in DAE analysis and control

Honours: Mehrmann is a SIAM Fellow (2011), recipient of the Radon Lecture (2017), Gauss Lecture (2015), and ICIAM Plenary speaker (2015). He served as President of GAMM (2011-2013) and Vice President of the European Mathematical Society (2017-2018).

Professional Service: He has held numerous leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of Linear Algebra and its Applications (1999-), and advisory board positions at RICAM Linz (2014-), Fraunhofer ITWM (2013-), and CERFACS (2009-).