University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

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Public research university in the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany

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About University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

According to Wikipedia, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg is a public research university in the cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. The name Friedrich–Alexander comes from the university's first founder Friedrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, and its benefactor Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

What Is University of Erlangen–Nuremberg Known For?

University of Erlangen–Nuremberg is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Mathematics
#139
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#48
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #139 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

Algebraic Geometry
#37
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#39
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Geometry
#441
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#122
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Topology
#57
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#69
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math Degrees
Philosophy
#322
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#45
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #322 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

Logic
#142
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#74
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Metaphysics
#1520
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#91
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Epistemology
#965
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#159
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philosophy Degrees
Biology
#405
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#146
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #405 worldwide for influence in Biology.

Botany
#333
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#55
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Physiology
#465
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#104
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Virology
#14
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#14
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biology Degrees
Chemistry
#194
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#65
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #194 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

Organic Chemistry
#110
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#103
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Chemical Engineering
#352
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#353
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Inorganic Chemistry
#112
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#114
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chemistry Degrees
Physics
#290
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#155
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #290 worldwide for influence in Physics.

Astronomy
#795
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#330
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Astrophysics
#151
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#155
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Particle Physics
#199
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#202
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physics Degrees
Religious Studies
#949
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#98
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #949 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

Theology
#535
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#59
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Ministry
#1251
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#1251
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Comparative Religion
#839
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#86
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Literature
#456
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#304
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #456 worldwide for influence in Literature.

Philology
#174
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#87
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Writing
#1760
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#1733
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Classical Studies
#215
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#134
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literature Degrees
Computer Science
#278
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#281
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #278 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

Database
#141
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#134
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Artificial Intelligence
#189
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#177
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Machine Learning
#104
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#98
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computer-science Degrees
Engineering
#560
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#579
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #560 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

Electrical Engineering
#394
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#397
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Applied Physics
#208
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#211
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Materials Science
#275
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#276
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engineering Degrees
Law
#395
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#362
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #395 worldwide for influence in Law.

International Law
#731
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#598
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Constitutional Law
#451
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#454
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Jurisprudence
#834
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#842
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History
#426
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#322
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #426 worldwide for influence in History.

Ancient History
#136
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#53
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Economic History
#336
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#338
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Modern History
#609
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#609
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history Degrees
Medical
#702
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#608
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #702 worldwide for influence in Medical.

Public Health
#492
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#493
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Neurology
#311
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#195
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Surgery
#790
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#796
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medicine Degrees
Education
#1390
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#1123
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1390 worldwide for influence in Education.

Higher Education
#2982
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#2982
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Pedagogy
#245
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#246
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Adult Education
#369
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#369
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education Degrees
Communications
#1107
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#799
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1107 worldwide for influence in Communications.

Linguistics
#679
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#454
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Grammar
#700
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#700
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Journalism
#1724
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#1727
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communications Degrees
Economics
#559
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#449
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #559 worldwide for influence in Economics.

Microeconomics
#280
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#281
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Energy Economics
#164
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#164
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Environmental Economics
#302
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#302
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economics Degrees
Business
#1712
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#1713
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1712 worldwide for influence in Business.

Management
#1670
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#1671
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Logistics
#555
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#555
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International Business
#578
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#578
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business Degrees
Political Science
#1278
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#1256
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1278 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

Government
#1583
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#1583
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Human Rights
#862
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#867
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Asian Studies
#1436
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#1392
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political-science Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1445
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#286
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1445 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

Geography
#1414
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#262
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Mineralogy
#352
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#158
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Hydrology
#389
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#394
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earth-science Degrees
Psychology
#1304
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#655
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1304 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

Educational Psychology
#295
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#296
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Counseling
#2105
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#2105
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Clinical Psychology
#1050
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#1050
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psychology Degrees
Sociology
#604
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#534
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #604 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

Gender Studies
#780
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#780
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sociology Degrees
Anthropology
#1385
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#691
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #1385 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.

Archeology
#605
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#386
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anthropology Degrees
Nursing
#2905
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#2906
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #2905 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Criminal Justice
#2678
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#2681
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #2678 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

Law Enforcement
#1887
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#1887
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Cyber Security
#1024
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#1024
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criminal-justice Degrees
Social Work
#3986
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#3986
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University of Erlangen–Nuremberg ranks #3986 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

Gerontology
#534
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#534
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Empowerment
#2437
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#2437
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social-work Degrees

Who Are University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Here are some of University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's most famous alumni:

Max Stirner
Max Stirner
A German philosopher.
Emmy Noether
Emmy Noether
A German Jewish mathematician .
Justus von Liebig
Justus von Liebig
A German chemist .
Louis Agassiz
Louis Agassiz
A Swiss-American naturalist .
Hans Reichenbach
Hans Reichenbach
A German–American philosopher.
Hans Geiger
Hans Geiger
A German physicist.
Ludwig Feuerbach
Ludwig Feuerbach
A German philosopher and anthropologist .
Walter Burkert
A German classical philologist and religious scholar .
Samuel Hahnemann
Samuel Hahnemann
A German physician known for creating homeopathy.
Ludwig Tieck
Ludwig Tieck
A German poet, translator, editor, novelist, and critic .
Rudolf Otto
Rudolf Otto
A German theologian, philosopher, and comparative religionist .
Carl Ludwig
Carl Ludwig
A German physiologist.

Who Are University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Philosophy, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Here are some of University of Erlangen–Nuremberg's most famous faculty:

Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
Stefan Lorenz Sorgner
A German philosopher.
Peter Wasserscheid
A Chemist, engineer.
Matthias Berking
An American university teacher and psychotherapist.
James K. Min
James K. Min
An American physician.
Robert Schober
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Catherine Meusburger
An Austrian mathematician and physicist.
Wolfgang Arlt
A German engineer.
Torsten Hothorn
A Statistician / Researcher.
Jana Zaumseil
A Researcher.
Andreas Engert
A Legal scholar and university teacher.
Alexander Grossmann
A German physicist. Alexander Grossmann is professor of publishing management.
Andreas Öchsner
A German professor.