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== History ==
== History ==


The Institute developed from the “Karl Weierstrass Institute for Mathematics” of the former [[GDR]]'s [[German Academy of Sciences at Berlin|Academy of Sciences at Berlin]]. Due to a recommendation of the [[German Council of Science and Humanities]], the institute was newly established on January 1, 1992.<ref>{{Cite web
The Institute developed from the “Karl Weierstrass Institute for Mathematics” of the former [[GDR]]'s [[German Academy of Sciences at Berlin|Academy of Sciences at Berlin]]. Due to a recommendation of the [[German Council of Science and Humanities]], the institute was newly established on January 1, 1992.
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The Institute is named after the Berlin mathematician [[Karl Weierstraß]] (1815-1897) who was well known for his profound processing of analysis.
The Institute is named after the Berlin mathematician [[Karl Weierstraß]] (1815-1897) who was well known for his profound processing of analysis.
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== Cooperation ==
== Cooperation ==


WIAS cooperates closely with university and non-university institutions and is involved in numerous joint research projects, for which additional funds are raised within the framework of competition procedures (e. g. of the [[German Research Foundation]]<ref>{{Cite web
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Intense relationships are maintained with the three Berlin universities – [[Humboldt University of Berlin|Humboldt University]], [[Technical University of Berlin|Technical University]] and [[Free University of Berlin|Free University]] – through cooperation contracts and six joint appeals based on these contracts.
Intense relationships are maintained with the three Berlin universities – [[Humboldt University of Berlin|Humboldt University]], [[Technical University of Berlin|Technical University]] and [[Free University of Berlin|Free University]] – through cooperation contracts and six joint appeals based on these contracts. Together with the mathematical institutes of these universities and the Zuse Institute Berlin WIAS is running the Berlin mathematical center of excellence MATHEON.<ref>{{Cite web
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Within the [[Leibniz Association]] WIAS coordinates a network “Mathematical Modeling and Simulation”.<ref>{{Cite web
Within the [[Leibniz Association]] WIAS coordinates a network “Mathematical Modeling and Simulation”.<ref>{{Cite web

Revision as of 13:31, 26 February 2016

52°30′45″N 13°23′46″E / 52.512610°N 13.396084°E / 52.512610; 13.396084

Weierstrass Institute
AbbreviationWIAS
PredecessorKarl Weierstrass Institute for Mathematics of the GDR's Academy of Science
Formation1992
TypeResearch Institute
PurposeBasic and applied mathematical research
Location
  • Berlin
Director
Michael Hintermüller
Parent organization
Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.
AffiliationsLeibniz Association
Staff
~150
Websitewww.wias-berlin.de

The Weierstrass Institute, formally the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS), is a part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.[1] and a member of the Leibniz Association.[2] The institute is based in Berlin’s district Mitte, and its research activities are associated with the fields of applied mathematics and mathematical basic research.

Since February 2011, the International Mathematical Union (IMU) Secretariat is located in Berlin at WIAS.[3]

History

The Institute developed from the “Karl Weierstrass Institute for Mathematics” of the former GDR's Academy of Sciences at Berlin. Due to a recommendation of the German Council of Science and Humanities, the institute was newly established on January 1, 1992.

The Institute is named after the Berlin mathematician Karl Weierstraß (1815-1897) who was well known for his profound processing of analysis.

Tasks

The main task of WIAS is the implementation of project-oriented research in applied mathematics, especially in applied analysis and stochastics. The research activity is oriented on specific application situations and is confirmed by cooperations with scientific institutions and the economy. It includes the entire spectrum of the solution, from mathematical modeling to mathematical-theoretical analysis of models, up to the development of algorithms and numerical simulation of technological processes.

Research at WIAS focuses on the following application areas:

Within these application areas, questions are investigated, that play a central role in the development of key technologies (e. g. materials science, manufacturing engineering, biomedical engineering), as well as applications in the economy (e. g. finances).

Services are not part of the tasks.

Cooperation

WIAS cooperates closely with university and non-university institutions and is involved in numerous joint research projects, for which additional funds are raised within the framework of competition procedures (e. g. of the German Research Foundation or the European Commission.)[5][6][7]

Intense relationships are maintained with the three Berlin universities – Humboldt University, Technical University and Free University – through cooperation contracts and six joint appeals based on these contracts. Together with the mathematical institutes of these universities and the Zuse Institute Berlin WIAS is running the Berlin mathematical center of excellence MATHEON.[8]

Within the Leibniz Association WIAS coordinates a network “Mathematical Modeling and Simulation”.[9]

Infrastructure

The total budget of the institute was 12.9 million euros in 2015, of which the federal and state governments, within the framework of the basic funding, financed 9.5 million euros equally. Approximately 150 people work at WIAS.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS), Leibniz Institute in Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. — Forschungsverbund Berlin". www.fv-berlin.de. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  2. ^ "Leibniz Gemeinschaft: Institutes & Museums / WIAS". www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  3. ^ "International Mathematical Union (IMU): Secretariat". www.mathunion.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  4. ^ "Leibniz Gemeinschaft: Institutes & Museums / WIAS". www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  5. ^ "Analysis of Multiscale Systems Driven by Functionals | ERC: European Research Council". erc.europa.eu. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  6. ^ "ERC Advanced Grant". www.wias-berlin.de. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  7. ^ "MIMESIS – Mathematics and Materials Science for Steel Production and Manufacturing". www.mimesis-eid.eu. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  8. ^ Matheon. "MATHEON Research Center". matheon.de. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  9. ^ "Leibniz Gemeinschaft: Forschung / Leibniz-Netzwerke / Leibniz-Netzwerk „Mathematische Modellierung und Simulation (MMS)"". www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
  10. ^ "About WIAS - Facts & Figures". www.wias-berlin.de. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
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