Volker Michel

Prof. Volker Michel is a Professor of Mathematics in Engineering at the Department of Mathematics, University of Siegen, leading the Geomathematics Group. He holds a PhD and habilitation from the University of Kaiserslautern. His research focuses on applying advanced mathematical techniques to geoscience problems, including inverse problems, gravimetry, and medical imaging. Michel has organized major conferences and secured numerous DFG grants. He serves as editor-in-chief of the International Journal on Geomathematics and editorial roles in other journals. Notable achievements include a prize for his PhD thesis and international collaborations with institutions like the Isaac Newton Institute and NASA's JPL. His academic leadership includes heading the Department of Mathematics at Siegen from 2014–2016.

Education:

• Industrial Mathematics Diploma, University of Kaiserslautern (1995)
• PhD in Mathematics, University of Kaiserslautern (1999)
• Habilitation in Mathematics, University of Kaiserslautern (2002)

Research Interests: Geomathematics, multiscale approximation methods, inverse problems in geosciences, medical imaging techniques, numerical analysis, and functional analysis applications. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical geophysical and engineering challenges, emphasizing data-driven solutions for Earth sciences.

Publications: His books synthesize cutting-edge methodologies, such as Geomathematics (2022), which addresses mathematical modeling in geodesy and geophysics, and Lectures on Constructive Approximation (2013), detailing wavelet and spline techniques across domains. These works reflect his expertise in translating complex mathematical theories into applicable geoscientific frameworks.

Awards and Recognition:

• PhD Prize from Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern (1999)
• Editorial leadership in top-tier journals
• International collaboration recognitions

Grants and Advising: Secured multiple DFG-funded projects and advised numerous theses. His research group actively engages in third-party funded initiatives focusing on geomathematical problem-solving.

Labs/Teams: Founded and directs the Geomathematics Group at Siegen, a hub for interdisciplinary research in mathematical geosciences.