45th Gauss Lecture of the German Mathematical Society (DMV) in Ulm
The Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics, University of Ulm, is delighted to invite you, in collaboration with the German Mathematical Society (DMV), to the 45th Gauss Lecture. The Gauss Lecture is one of the most prestigious mathematical lecture series in the German-speaking world and is aimed at a wide audience comprising academics, students and the interested public.
This year, Prof. Dr Karen Willcox from the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin will give a lecture on digital twins. She will provide insights into the forward-looking concept of digital twins and demonstrate the central role played by mathematical modelling, simulation and data-driven methods in this field.
There will also be an introductory lecture by Prof. Dr Mario Ohlberger from the University of Münster. The event will take place on 28 April 2026 at the Stadthaus Ulm and begins at 6.00 pm. It will last until approximately 8.00 pm. This will be followed by a short public reception. Further information can be found at https://tinyurl.com/GAUSSinUlm
On 28.04.2026 from 6 pm at the Stadthaus in Ulm.
Copyright: Willcox © The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin
Gauss Lecture
Prof Dr Karen Willcox
Oden Institute for Computational Science and Engineering,
University of Texas at Austin, USA
Title: Digital Twins
In her lecture, Prof. Willcox will give an insight into the forward-looking concept of digital twins and show the central role played by Mathematics modelling, simulation and data-driven methods.
Copyright: "MM/vl" ("Mathematics Münster / Victoria Liesche")
Opening lecture
Prof Dr Mario Ohlberger
University of Münster
Title: Efficiency through Mathematics: Simulation of Complex Systems
The lecture sheds light on how mathematical methods contribute to the efficient simulation of complex systems and thus enable decisive progress in science and technology.
Programme
Start: 6:00 pm
Venue: Stadthaus Ulm, Münsterplatz 50, 89073 Ulm
Welcome by the President of the German Mathematical Society (DMV)
as well as by the Board and the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics of Ulm UniversityOpening lecture:
Prof. Dr Mario Ohlberger (University of Münster)
Efficiency through Mathematics: Simulation of Complex SystemsGauss Lecture:
Prof. Dr Karen Willcox (University of Texas at Austin, USA)
Digital TwinsFollowed by a small snack
Musical entertainment will be provided
