Stephan Stadler is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Germany. His primary research focuses on geometric analysis, metric geometry, geometric group theory, and geometric topology, with current projects exploring rank rigidity, minimal surfaces in metric spaces, quasi-isometric rigidity, and the geometry/topology of spaces with upper curvature bounds. He co-leads the DFG-funded project "Minimal surfaces in metric spaces II" under the SPP 2026 'Geometry at Infinity' program and co-organizes the Hausdorff Research Institute's 2024 Trimester Program on 'Metric Analysis'. Stadler's research interests emphasize understanding geometric structures through curvature constraints and their implications for topological and dynamical properties. His work frequently intersects with problems in CAT(0) spaces, minimal surface theory, and geometric measure theory in non-smooth settings. Key collaborations include projects with Alexander Lytchak, Ursula Hamenstädt, and international teams in geometric analysis. Recent research trends highlight investigations into higher rank CAT(0) structures, isoperimetric inequalities in metric spaces, and curvature bounds in low-dimensional geometries. These studies advance foundational knowledge in global Riemannian geometry and geometric group theory. He co-organizes the Differential Geometry Seminar at the University of Bonn and has led advanced lectures on topics like nonpositive curvature dynamics and the classical Plateau problem. His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with concrete applications in geometric analysis.




