Alumni Newsletter XLVI, Dezember
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Alumni Newsletter XLVI, Dezember
Alumni Newsletter No. 46, December 2011 W elcome to the forty-sixth editon of our online newsletter bringing you the highlights from the Kaiserslautern Graduate School „Mathematics as a Key Technology“. 1. FROM THE DEPARTMENT the Hubert Groß Quartett. Afterwards the graduates gathered with family and department members in the Mensa, where the team around chefs Vitali Hammerschmidt and Pascal Harter prepared a delicious buffet. We wish the graduates all the best for their personal and professional future! Graduation Ceremony As every year the graduation ceremony from our department took place in the Audimax the last Friday before the lectures of the winter semester start. In the past academic year 176 students graduated, from whom 76 attended the ceremony and were honored. The Hubert Groß Quartett (Hubert Groß, Helmut Engelhard, Michael Lakatos and Johannes Schädlich) accompanied the ceremony with music. Highlight of this year’s graduation ceremony was the award of the University Medal to Prof. Neunzert. He was honored for his lifework – invention of Industrial Mathematics and helping to establish it worldwide, starting the internationalization of our mathematics department, founding the Fraunhofer ITWM and still being active as Ambassador of Technology of the city of Kaiserslautern, taking care of the Felix-Klein students, being a member of the ITWM Scientific Advisory Board and being in charge of international activities and Alumni work at ITWM. Prof. Helmut Neunzert was also the guest speaker during the ceremony. He diverted the audience with an interesting speech about the change of mathematics in the last 40 years and development of the mathematics department in Kaiserslautern. The former dean of the department, Prof. Ralf Korn, lead through the programme and Prof. René Pinnau - the new dean - gave a review of the year’s events. Felix Riemann held the speech in the name of the graduates and thanked for the good supervision and “open door policy” at the department. At the end of the official part the graduate choir sang the Gaudeamus, accompanied by Pictures of the Graduation Ceremony The pictures of our last graduation ceremony are placed under: http://www.mathematik.uni-kl.de/grad_ school/htdocs/graduation2011/Graduation2011.html DAAD-Preis 2011 verliehen Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lothar Litz, Vizepräsident für Lehre und Studium der TU Kaiserslautern, hat den DAAD-Preis 2011 für hervorragende akademische Leistungen und bemerkenswertes gesellschaftliches Engagement ausländischer Studierender an deutschen Hochschulen an Giles-Arnaud Nzouankeu Nana überreicht. Dieser Preis des Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienstes ist mit 1.000 Euro dotiert. Der 27-jährige Kameruner beendete nach nur sieben Semestern im Mai sein Diplomstudium der Wirtschaftsmathematik. Seine Diplomarbeit wurde mit der Bestnote „sehr gut (1,0)“ bewertet. Im Juni 2011 begann er seine Promotion bei Professor Ralf Korn im Bereich Finanzmathematik. Giles-Arnaud Nzouankeu Nana engagiert sich als Vorstandsmitglied aktiv im Verein Afrikanischer Studierender FROM THE department in Kaiserslautern und ist Mitglied im Rat der Evangelischen Studierendengemeinde, wo er auch im Gospel-Chor mit singt. Der DAAD ist eine gemeinsame Einrichtung der deutschen Hochschulen. Er fördert mit öffentlichen Mitteln die internationale akademische Zusammenarbeit, insbesondere den Austausch von Studierenden und Wissenschaftlern. PhD Thesis Published in October Burger, Michael (10.10.2011) „Optimal Control of Dynamical Systems: Calculating Input Data for Multibody System Simulation“ Supervisor: Simeon Nowak, Uwe (28.10.2011) „From Circle Placements to Rectangle Scholarships for PhD Placements - Nonlinear Optimization in There are 4 DAAD scholarships available Electronic Design Automation“ for PhD students in the field “Mathematics Supervisor: Küfer in Industry and Commerce” (MIC). The selected candidates start in August 2012. Altendorf, Hellen (07.11.2011) Applications have to reach us until 31 „3D Morphological Analysis and Modeling December 2011. Details: http://www. of Random Fiber Networks“ mathematik.uni-kl.de/grad_school/MIC. Supervisor: Korn html. Tschauder, Nicole (11.11.2011) „Stochastische Modelle und Aspekte im ERC-Advanced Grant awarded to Prof. System-on-Chip-Design“ Dr. Malle Supervisor: Korn Prof. Dr. G. Malle, research Reséndiz Flores, Edgar Omar (22.11.2011) group Algebra, Geometry, „Optimal Control of Particles in Fluids“ and Computer Algebra, Supervisor: Pinnau has been awarded the ERC-Advanced Grant, which is the highest reHorbenko, Nataliya (25.11.2011) search award of the European Union. His „Robuste Ansätze für Operationelle Risikresearch project “Symmetriegruppen” will en von Banken“ be financed with 1.4 million Euro for the Supervisor: Ruckdeschel coming 5 years. The main aim of the ERC (European Research Council) is to promote quality Guests at the Department research in Europe through competitive funding. In order to strengthen the European Ms. Euna Gesare Nyarige from the Departfrontier research, only the brightest minds ment of Statistics and Acturial Sciences at across all fields of science are supported. the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture From 2,284 research proposals the ERC and Technology in Nairobi, Kenya is guest of will merely support a dozen Mathematics Prof. Dr. Franke, Statistics, from 6 October projects in Europe – only two of them in - 23 December. Germany. Therefore it is a great honor for the Univer- Attila Maróti from the Renyi Institute of Mathesity and especially the Department of Mathe- matics, Budapest, Hungary was guest in matics to be the “home” of such an outstand- the research group Algebra, Geometry, and Computer Algebra from 20-23 November. ing researcher as Professor Malle. FROM THe university 2. FROM THE UNIVERSITY New Chip cards Deutschlandstipendium The time of red, yellow, green and black coins to get a meal in the Mensa has ended a long time ago. Instead the ‘Mensakarte’ was used. Now this card is also replaced. With the beginning of the new winter term students and employees received a new identiy chip card with multiple functions ‘all in one’. It can be used as library ID, public transport ticket (for students), copy and printing card and as a pre-paid card for the Mensa and Cafeteria. Mit dem Deutschlandstipendium hat die Bundesregierung ein neues nationales Förderprogramm auf den Weg gebracht, das dazu beitragen soll, begabte und engagierte Studierende finanziell zu unterstützen und damit die Förderkultur an deutschen Universitäten zu stärken. Bildung und Nachwuchsförderung sind dabei nicht allein Aufgabe des Staates, sondern der ganzen Gesellschaft. Daher wird das Deutschlandstipendium zur Hälfte von privaten Geldgebern und vom Bund bereitgestellt. Rund Dreiviertel der Hochschulen in Deutschland beteiligt sich an diesem zukunftsweisenden Fördermodell. Dazu zählt im Wintersemester 2011/12 auch unsere TU. Innerhalb weniger Wochen ist es gelungen, Fördermittel in Höhe von rund 100.000 Euro für die in 2011 zu vergebenden 54 Deutschlandstipendien bei Unternehmen und Stiftungen zu akquirieren. Diese Zahl entspricht der vom Bund vorgegebenen Quote von 0,45 Prozent der Studierenden der TU. Die Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten erhalten eine Förderung von 300 Euro monatlich - zunächst für ein Jahr. Für den 8. Dezember ist eine feierliche Übergabe in der Villa Denis geplant. (Unispectrum 4/2011) 2.000ste Mitarbeiterin begrüßt New Homepage When you are looking at our university website you will no longer find the familiar surface. It has changed. We welcome you to find out under http://www.uni-kl.de. Skulpturen an der TU ‚Gebogener, gratiger Findling‘. Der Künstler Professor Franz Xaver Ölzant hat ihn im Jahre 1982 geschaffen. Eingebunden in ein „grünes Refugium“ auf der Rückseite von Gebäude 48 steht die Skulptur als gratiger, gebogener, fast zerbrechlich wirkender Findling. Dieser wird vor allem bei Streiflicht durch seine flachen Noppen und Bänder aus runden Vertiefungen lebendig. Die poröse Beschaffenheit der dunkelgrauen Basaltlava scheint sich in der wohlüberlegten Oberflächenstruktur fortzusetzen. TU-Präsident Prof. Dr. Helmut Schmidt hat Melanie Roth als 2.000ste Mitarbeiterin offiziell begrüßt und ein Willkommensgeschenk überreicht. Mit 2.000 sozialversicherungspflichtigen Arbeitsverhältnissen, darunter 151 Professoren, 27 Juniorprofessoren, 943 wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeitern und 124 Auszubildenden (Stichtag: 01.11.2011), zählt die Universität zu den größten Arbeitgebern im Kreis. Insbesondere durch die Erfolge in der Drittmitteleinwerbung in den letzten Jahren ist die Zahl der wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter stärker gestiegen als die Zahl der nichtwissenschaftlichen Mitarbei(Foto: Karina Kuproth) ter. (Unispectrum 4/2011) from kaiserslautern 3. FROM KAISERSLAUTERN United States of America Wissen schafft Integration Knowledge creates Integration Partner - fellow citizens - friends. Dr. Weichel, Lord Mayor, gave his thanks to all people involved in the international evenings during the year. This last event in the scientific program amazed the audience with entertaining performances. There was the USAFE Band „Wings of Dixie“, the „Elementary School Honor Choir“ and the Soul musician W. Harding. Inbetween short interviews with guests the ‚Dancing Cheers‘, the ‚Pikes‘ and ‚Rope Skippers‘ earned much applause. Africa A colorful, rhytmic and vively presentation in the Fruchthalle: „Camerun, Rwanda, Eritrea and Tanzania - Roads to Kaiserslautern“ was the motto on the Africa evening. Music and dances are activities that characterize an African musical expression. The drum playing group ‚Ikiyago‘ from Burundi showed the power of their instruments. The importance of the German-American Community Office, which helps Americans to integrate in the German community, was emphasized. Miniburger, muffins and brownies were prepared for the guests. Good news on the Mall Professor Nehmer, Technology Ambassador of Kaiserslautern and organizer of the evening, gave an overview of the partnership between our university and the university in Kigali, Rwandas capital city. African students in Kaiserslautern appreciate the nice people, good organisation, the excellent reputation of the university, especially in mathematics and computer science and the cooperation with different nationalities. Among the invited guests was Christine Nkulikiyinka, Ambassador of Rwanda in Germany. She said that it is hard for students to return to Africa and find appropriate jobs. But her country is still fighting to be independent and therefore economic support is very important. Well educated students are asked to return to their home country. The african dance group of our university showed impressive dancing. Looking back: Kaiserslauterns city council had already passed a basic resolution supporting the shopping center in April. Not all citizens’ were convinced and therefore formed an initiative called ‘Neue Mitte Kaiserslautern’. Their concern was the sale of the grounds to ECE (investor for shopping centers). They started a campaign and collected 8,236 legal signatures for a survey. It was held on 23rd of October. 76,504 persons were allowed to vote. 28,947 persons participated in voting, whereas 28,856 votes were accepted. The majority of Kaiserslauterns citizens, 19,166 persons, showed their trust into the project and voted for the construction of the Mall. This means that the grounds will be sold. Dr. Weichel, Lord Mayor, said: “It couldn’t have gone better”. The start of the construction with 20,900 sqm is planned for spring 2013. From germany, the world 4. GERMANY eAT – the electronic residence permit Non-European citizens need a visa for their stay in Germany. So far the visa was an adhesive label, which was placed in the passport. Starting from September 2011 and based on European law all foreigners get a plastic ID card (size of a credit card) with an electronic chip. Saved on the chip are a digital photo and two fingerprints, as well as the information about the type of visa. For details please check: h t t p : / / w w w. b a m f . d e / S h a r e d D o c s / Anlagen/EN/Publikationen/Flyer/flyereAT-en.pdf?__blob=publicationFile One advantage of the chip card is that the international students need not carry their national passport around with them all the time. On the other hand – the new card is not cheap at all. It costs 80 €, which have to be covered by the applicant, and a visa extension requires a new card. The new rule applies only for a long term stay in Germany like study or work. For short term visits in Germany the old visa type is still valid. Julian Kwame Williams was born on November 02, 2011. His weight was 3460 grams and his lenght was 55 cm. Judy Nyagah Williams has studied Financial Mathematics until November 2008. CONGRATULATIONS and our best wishes! *************** Sriyansh Shrestha was born on November 18, 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal. His weight was 2.750 grams. His proud parents are Samir Shrestha, PhD student in the Technomathematics Group, TU Kaiserslautern, and Ramila Shreshta presently still in their home country. 5. FROM THE WORLD Dear Dr. Triebsch and team, I write with pleasure to inform you of my marriage ceremony which came off on the 9th of October 2011, with Charity Ameh Mensah. Vincent Kofi Dedu, Kumasi, Ghana CONGRATULATIONS and our best wishes! *************** Many thanks to all for the nice feedback CONGRATULATIONS and our best wishes! *************** deutsch-ecke, FCK 6. DEUTSCH-ECKE Terrassengebäck Das Graduate School Team wünscht euch allen Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes, gesundes 250 gr. Mehl 210 gr. Butter 1 Ei 70 gr. Puderzucker 100 gr. Mandeln, gemahlen Marmelade und Puderzucker Mehl mit 1 Prise Salz vermischen, eine Mulde hineindrücken, Butterwürfel, Ei, Mandeln und Puderzucker hineingeben und rasch zu einem Mürbeteig kneten. Teig flach drücken, in Folie wickeln und etwa 30 Minuten im Kühlschrank ruhen lassen. In der Zwischenzeit 2 Backbleche mit Backpapier auslegen. Teig einen 1/2 cm dick ausrollen. Mit 3 verschieden großen Keksausstecher jeweils gleich viele Kekse ausstechen und auf die Backbleche legen. Backofen auf 200 Grad vorheizen und Kekse ca. 8 Minuten backen. Auskühlen lassen. Auf das Große und auf das mittlere Keks einen Tupfer Marmelade geben und zu einer Terrasse zusammenfügen. Puderzucker darüberstreuen. 7. FCK Alarm Der 1. FCK steht nach seiner schlechtesten Saisonleistung mit dem Rücken zur Wand. Das 0:1 beim 1. FC Nürnberg war ein Armutszeugnis. Man konnte das Spiel nicht als Bundesliga-Niveau bezeichnen. Es fehlte die Leidenschaft und das Offensivspiel war kläglich. In der Tabelle steht der FCK auf dem drittletzten Platz. Es gibt viel aufzuholen. und friedliches Neues Jahr ! **************************** Impressum Alumni News 46, 2011 Graduate School „Mathematics as a Key Technology“ University of Kaiserslautern Department of Mathematics P.O. Box 3049 67653 Kaiserslautern Germany E-mail : [email protected] Fax : +49 631 205 2048 Web : www.mathematik.uni-kl.de/grad_school Editors: Jessica Rigden, Beate Siegler, Falk Triebsch Layout: Beate Siegler Next issue: February 2012 Deadline for contributions: January 15, 2012