Wolf-Dieter Richter

Wolf-Dieter Richter is a Professor of Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Rostock's Institute of Mathematics. His research focuses on advanced probability theory, statistical distributions, and geometric probability. He has supervised numerous PhD, Master's, and diploma students, with notable advisees including Jana Davids (1992), Uta Boldt (1993), and Klaus Müller (2017). His teaching includes courses on stochastic processes, multivariate statistical methods, and specialized seminars on topics like integral asymptotics and geometric statistics.

• Research interests: Geometric representations of distributions, generalized complex numbers, large deviation probabilities, and non-Euclidean statistical models.
• Supervised over 20 students in areas like statistical analysis, stochastic modeling, and geometric probability.
• Active in curriculum development for mathematics programs, including teacher training and applied statistics.

Key contributions include work on (p₁,…,p_k)-spherical distributions, star-shaped distributions, and geometric interpretations of statistical concepts. His research bridges algebraic structures with probabilistic methods, often involving high-dimensional and non-Euclidean frameworks.

Recent articles explore complex numbers in higher dimensions, hyperbolic number systems, and advanced distribution theory. He has pioneered methods for analyzing skewed elliptically contoured distributions and their geometric properties.