Prof. Dr. Stephan Tillmann

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsGeometry, Topology
KeywordsGeometric topology, Geometric structures, Computational topology, 3-dimensional manifolds

Current contact address

CountryAustralia
CitySydney
InstitutionUniversity of Sydney
InstituteSchool of Mathematics and Statistics

Host during sponsorship

Dr. Arunima RayMax-Planck-Institut für Mathematik, Bonn
Start of initial sponsorship01/07/2022

Programme(s)

2021Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Tillmann is a recognized international expert in the pure mathematics areas of topology, geometry, and group theory, extending to the neighbouring fields of applied mathematics and theoretical computer science. In particular, he is a leader in the study of 3-dimensional spaces. A characteristic feature of his work is the use of a blend of geometric and computational tools to deliver novel insights into abstract spaces. In Germany, Professor Tillmann will focus on higher Teichmüller theory and trisections of 4- and 5-dimensional manifolds.