Dr. Barbara Verfürth

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Biography

Barbara Verfürth is a Professor at the Institute of Numerical Simulation at the University of Bonn. She has a robust academic background, having led a junior research group and served as a tenure-track professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Her research primarily focuses on numerical methods, partial differential equations, and multiscale methods, and she has published extensively on topics such as numerical homogenization, wave propagation, and nonlinear PDEs. She completed her PhD at the University of Münster and has engaged in various research projects that address contemporary challenges in computational mathematics and numerical analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-10-01 — Present

University of Bonn • Bonn, Germany

Professor at the Institute of Numerical Simulation.

Junior Research Group Leader

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • Karlsruhe, Germany

Led a junior research group focusing on numerical methods.

PostDoc

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Augsburg • Augsburg, Germany

Conducted research in numerical methods for PDEs.

Courses

Scientific Computing II Scientific Computing Introduction to Numerical Mathematics

Requirements for University of Bonn

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in mathematics 120 ECTS credit points from mathematical modules Knowledge of Analysis and Linear Algebra Basic knowledge of Numerical Mathematics, Probability Theory, and Discrete Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

GRE Subject Test in mathematics is strongly recommended for non-European bachelor degrees.