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Professor Dr. Philipp Neumann

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Biography

Philipp Neumann is the first leading scientist at DESY in the field of computer science. His research focuses on high-performance computing for molecular dynamics simulations, multiscale simulations of fluid dynamics, and machine learning. As head of DESY-IT, he is also responsible for coordinating the Helmholtz Federated Services (HIFIS), a federated IT infrastructure and platform to support research efforts within the Helmholtz Community. He has experience in acquiring third-party funding, establishing research groups, and developing high-performance computing capacities and related competencies.

Research Interests

High-Performance Computing Data Science Machine Learning Molecular Dynamics Simulations Multiscale Fluid Dynamics

Experience

Leading Scientist

2024-01-01 — Present

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY • Hamburg, Germany

Head of the IT department responsible for coordinating the Helmholtz Federated Services.

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Joint appointment with DESY focusing on high-performance computing.

Professor

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Professor of high-performance computing.

Postdoc

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Postdoctoral researcher in scientific computing.

Senior Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Deutsches Klimarechenzentrum • Hamburg, Germany

Senior researcher in the applications department.

Postdoc

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Postdoctoral researcher in scientific computing.

PhD

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Doctorate in scientific computing.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects

Application Checklist

  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS

Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).