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Kathrin Bringmann

Kathrin Bringmann, German mathematician, educator. Achievements include discovery of mock theta functions as weak Maass forms. Recipient Alfried Krupp-Föderpreis for Young Professors, Alfreid Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation, 2009, Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy Ramanujan prize, 2009. Member of American Mathematical Society.

Background

  • Bringmann, Kathrin was born on May 8, 1977 in Muenster, Germany. Daughter of Gerhard and Juliane Bringmann.

  • Education

    • Diploma in Mathematics with distinction, University Wuerzburg, 2003; Doctor of Philosophy, University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany, 2004.

    Career

    • Van vleck assistant professor University Wisconsin, Madison, 2004—2007. Tenure track assistant professor University Minneapolis, since 2006. Professor (tenure) University Cologne, since 2008.

    Major achievements

    • Achievements include discovery of mock theta functions as weak Maass forms.

    Works

    • Contributor several articles to peer-reviewed publications.

    Membership

    Member of American Mathematical Society.

    Connections

    • mother: Juliane Bringmann.
    • father: Gerhard
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    Born March 8, 1977
    (age 39)
    Nationality
    • 2003
      University Wuerzburg
    • 2004
      University Heidelberg
    • 2004 - 2007
      Van vleck assistant, professor University Wisconsin
      Madison, Tennessee, United States
    • 2006
      tenure track assistant, professor University Minneapolis
    • 2008
      professor, (tenure) University Cologne